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Factory Technical Support Technician (HVAC)

Rochester, NYOnsiteFull Time$25–$30 /hrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • HVAC
  • technical support
  • manufacturing
  • commercial HVAC
  • electrical systems
  • refrigeration circuits
  • mechanical components
  • schematics
  • wiring diagrams
  • diagnostic tools

Nice to have

  • technical degree
  • trade-school education
  • industrial equipment

Role summary

We are seeking a Factory Technical Support Technician (HVAC) to provide technical support for the manufacturing, testing, troubleshooting, and field application of commercial HVAC equipment. This role is crucial for identifying and resolving HVAC-related issues, ensuring equipment meets performance and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with commercial HVAC systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to communicate technical information effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Factory Technical Support Technician (HVAC) to provide technical support for the manufacturing, testing, troubleshooting, and field application of commercial HVAC equipment. This position serves as a key technical resource for production, quality, engineering, service, and customers, helping identify and resolve HVAC-related issues and ensuring equipment meets performance and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with commercial HVAC systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to communicate technical information clearly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to manufacturing and production teams for commercial HVAC equipment and systems.
  • Troubleshoot HVAC equipment, controls, electrical systems, refrigeration circuits, airflow, and mechanical components.
  • Diagnose equipment issues using schematics, wiring diagrams, technical documentation, diagnostic tools, and test equipment.
  • Support factory testing, startup, commissioning, and performance verification of HVAC units.
  • Assist production personnel with technical questions, assembly issues, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Investigate equipment failures and determine root causes, recommending corrective actions.
  • Work closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and service teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Assist with the interpretation and application of HVAC specifications, drawings, manuals, and installation requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance on refrigeration systems, compressors, motors, fans, dampers, valves, sensors, controls, and electrical components.
  • Support troubleshooting of HVAC controls, including thermostats, sensors, relays, VFDs, PLCs, and building automation interfaces.
  • Document technical issues, troubleshooting results, corrective actions, and equipment performance.
  • Assist with developing and updating troubleshooting procedures, work instructions, service documentation, and technical training materials.
  • Identify recurring manufacturing or field issues and communicate trends to engineering and quality teams.
  • Support field service personnel and customers with technical questions when required.
  • Participate in product improvement initiatives and provide practical feedback from factory testing and troubleshooting.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment in accordance with company policies and OSHA requirements.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree, HVAC certification, or trade-school education preferred.
  • 3+ years of hands-on HVAC experience, preferably with commercial or industrial equipment.
  • Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems and refrigeration fundamentals.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and HVAC documentation.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical HVAC components.
  • Familiarity with refrigeration charging, evacuation, pressure testing, and system diagnostics.
  • Knowledge of HVAC controls and basic building automation systems preferred.
  • Strong computer skills and ability to use technical documentation and diagnostic software.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with production employees, engineers, technicians, service personnel, and customers.
  • Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
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