Manufacturing Engineering Technician

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Groveland, FL Until 9/1/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted November 3, 2025 Last posted July 3, 2026
Job description

 

Company Profile:

CaptiveAire is the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now provides a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. For over 40 years, we’ve led the industry with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.

Captive-Aire maintains a network of over 90 sales offices in the U.S. and Canada and six strategically located manufacturing plants in North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, California, Iowa, and Florida.

Summary: This role will be working 100% on the manufacturing floor building product for a given production line.  They are responsible to help run technical equipment and help accelerate and organize the production lines. This is a strong role for engineering graduates to get some experience with opportunities to grow within engineering roles in the plant. 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Hands on, working on our rapidly growing DOAS (Dedicated Outdoor Air System) line and other lines to help with production of our products
  • Accurately complete quality and administrative documents
  • Electrical and Electronic troubleshooting
  • Inspecting Products
  • Refrigerant Charging and Recovery
  • Read Engineering Drawings and Wiring Diagrams
  • Brazing skills needed; welding and soldering skills a plus
  • Performing all work according to safety standards and procedures
  • Ensuring workspace is clean, safe and in working order
  • Excellent opportunity for growth into manufacturing and other engineering opportunities

Qualifications:

  • 2yr or 4yr technical degree in a mechanical or electrical oriented curriculum needed
  • Entry level to 2yrs work experience 
  • Internship or other hands-on, manufacturing experience preferred
  • Able to use power tools and electrical testing and measuring equipment
  • Universal EPA Certification preferred
  • HVAC related experience beneficial
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to read factory orders
  • Must pass background check and drug screen

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work standing for 8 - 10 hours at a time
  • Required to use ladder, forklift or other means to acquire parts for product assembly
  • Able to use power & hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment
  • Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days based upon tenure
  • 401k with employer match
  • Flexible spending account (FSA)

Salary:

Starting pay at $25/hr and monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.

Captive-Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.

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About this role

Summary

Assist manufacturing lines with technical tasks, troubleshoot equipment, read diagrams, and support production growth

Job title

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Experience level

entry level to 2 years

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Groveland, FL, no remote work allowed

Salary

$0k+

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical troubleshootingreading engineering drawingsuse of power toolsrefrigerant handlingwelding

Preferred skills

HVAC experienceEPA certification

Specializations

electrical troubleshootingmechanical skillsweldingrefrigerant handlingreading engineering drawings
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Groveland, FL, USA

On-site City