Who We Are:
Backed by over 60 years of proven expertise through Gekay Sales and Service, Cardinal Equipment Services stands as a trusted leader in equipment sales, remanufacturing, and comprehensive service solutions for the beverage, foodservice, and vending industries.

What We Offer:
Eligible full time Cardinal Equipment Services Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Two weeks of Paid Time Off, and 7 paid company holidays
Basic Life Insurance
401K Plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-Term Disability

Job Title: Remanufacturing Specialist

Location: Winter Haven, Florida

Job Type: Full Time

Cardinal Equipment Services is looking for a Remanufacturing Specialist based out of our Winter Haven location. We’re currently looking for Monday through Friday, working 6:30AM to 3:00PM.

Job Summary:

The Remanufacturing Specialist evaluates, diagnoses, and repairs Cold Drink Equipment to ensure reliable performance and support daily operational goals. The role conducts assessments, verifies warranty status, performs leak checks, and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems, including brazing work. Using handheld and PC‑based systems, the specialist documents all repairs, maintains a safe and organized workspace, and upholds strict safety, quality, and EPA‑compliant standards to protect company assets and support efficient warehouse operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Assess cold drink equipment to determine operational status, repair needs, and compliance with company standards.
Work as part of a coordinated team to achieve daily production goals and support smooth warehouse operations.
Operate handheld devices and PC systems to review schedules, document work, update records, and close out orders.
Complete detailed needs assessments to identify required repairs, part replacements, or refrigeration work.
Verify warranty status for incoming units and document findings accurately.
Perform refrigerant leak checks in accordance with EPA certification requirements and company SOPs.
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration issues to determine appropriate repair actions.
Ensure refrigeration systems function properly after service, repair, or brazing work.
Troubleshoot AC/DC electrical systems and resolve component failures.
Receive machines with operational failures, diagnose root causes, and complete necessary repairs.
Perform brazing for refrigeration‑related repairs as needed.
Flag equipment that meets scrapping criteria and document accordingly to protect company assets.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace while adhering to strict safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read, write, and speak English
Ability to utilize all Company‑provided resources and technology
Ability to maintain a neat, professional appearance within Company guidelines
Basic knowledge of and ability to use hand tools
Effective quality management and technical skills

Education and Experience:

Minimum age 18 years old
EPA Certified if applicable
2-3 years of production experience
1-2 years of diagnosis and technical skills experience
High school diploma, GED, or a suitable combination of education and experience
Computer Skills; including basic data entry
HVAC, electrical, or mechanical troubleshooting and repairs experience highly preferred
Usage of Tools, including hand, power tools
Brazing exp is preferred

Work Environment:

Work performed on cement floors in a warehouse environment.
Work is performed in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperature conditions, including heat, cold and humidity.
Noise levels are typically moderate to high due to machinery, powered industrial equipment, and general warehouse operations.

Physical Requirements:

Repeated sitting, standing on cement floors, walking, pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying, up to 50 lbs.
Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, twist, reach, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties.
Continuous bending, kneeling squatting, grasping, reaching, fine manipulation and exposure to chemicals and noise.

Work Requirements:

Follow all Company Safety Rules.
Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including safety vest, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, etc.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight.
Must be able to work overtime as needed.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Cardinal Equipment Services reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Cardinal Equipment Services is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Cardinal Equipment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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