Job Summary

This role takes the lead in building and assembling commercial units and accessories based on up-to-date drawings and specs. You'll be part of a hands-on team, making sure every step—from materials to quality, assembly, and testing—meets high standards and follows company procedures. It’s a great opportunity to bring products to life and make an impact!

Who We Are

At RenewAire, we’ve been innovating energy recovery ventilation for over 40 years, improving indoor air quality while reducing energy costs. With a people-centric culture, we foster a fun, collaborative, and innovative environment where our team members are valued contributors to our mission. Based in Madison, WI, we’re proud to hold Green Globes, LEED Gold, and ENERGY STAR certifications, driving both sustainability and health.

Optional schedule of 4x10s or 5x8s!

Starting at 22.75 an hour!

What Commercial Technicians Do

*Essential Responsibilities*

• Ensure all products meet the highest quality standards by checking work during assembly, completing inspection forms, and following engineering drawings and procedures.
• Follow and promote all company policies, including safety procedures, kitting, and clocking accuracy, while maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment, wear required PPE, avoid horseplay, and stay safety-focused for yourself and others.
• Contribute to a positive, professional work environment by communicating clearly, treating others with respect, and handling feedback constructively.
• Show up on time, notify in advance of absences, and stay engaged at your station from the start of your shift through breaks until the end of the day.
• Build units on time and within estimated job hours, support insulation and production needs, and stay focused and committed.
• Take advantage of cross-training, use tools properly, and complete necessary documentation such as non-conformance reports, part shortages, and engineering changes.
• Stay up to date on the build process and continuously meet requirements across all stages of production.
• Be flexible and ready to switch tasks when needed, help out when extra effort is required, and stay open to change.
• Take initiative, solve problems independently, and offer ideas to improve builds, tools, processes, and workspaces.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support team goals and production needs.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Who Commercial Technicians Are

• Communicate clearly with team members through both written and spoken instructions.
• Follow straightforward instructions and handle basic problems using practical thinking in routine situations.
• Be ambitious, detail-oriented, and focused on teamwork.
• Give and receive constructive feedback with a positive, solution-minded attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Requires 1-3 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Requires basic computer skills
• Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to read measurements in inches and feet.
• Must have the ability to read and understand engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and other manufacturing instructions.
• Must be familiar with portable power tools and machine tools such as bandsaw, panel saw, chop saw and grinder.
• The ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Reliable transportation to maintain consistent attendance and punctuality

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Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Fine motor skills are required for a variety of functions, especially for wiring components and performing detailed assembly tasks. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. For items over 50 lbs., an assisted device or help from a coworker is used. A variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required depending on the role and specific tasks, and is subject to change based on safety needs. RenewAire prioritizes physical safety for all employees and maintains a safety-first work environment. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to understand issues, problems, and opportunities and make timely, sound decisions. Take responsibility for decisions and understand the impact and implications of decisions and provide feedback as necessary. Communicate with other employees and customers, perform an assortment of administrative tasks, and have personal management skills. Possess advanced customer service skills, the ability to develop professional relationships with customers and employees. Demonstrate attention to detail and exert high effort and focus on very busy days. Must be able to make sound decisions and remain calm under high pressure situations. Must continually identify personal knowledge and perspective gaps and self-educate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving subassembly parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. Work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment designed for employee comfort and safety. The facility is equipped with noise control measures, resulting in minimal distractions and a steady work atmosphere.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.