Production Technician-Chesapeake, Virginia

Production Technician Mechanical Assembly | Hose Fabrication | Skilled Trades Hot & Cold Supply – Chesapeake, VA Full-Time, $19/hour, 7 AM – 4 PM, M-F About Us Hot & Cold Supply is looking for a mechanically inclined person who wants to turn construction or skilled-trades experience into a long-term manufacturing career. You will work with experienced team members to build, test, and inspect hose assemblies, piping systems, electrical cable assemblies, and other equipment used by military, maritime, industrial, and commercial customers. We are growing and looking for mechanically capable, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in precision work. Position Overview The Production Technician is responsible for the assembly, fabrication, testing, and preparation of mechanical and electrical systems in a production environment. This is hands-on, project-based work rather than repetitive assembly-line production. Many of our builds support Navy, shipyard, maritime, and industrial operations and must meet demanding quality and inspection requirements. This is not a general warehouse role. This position requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to follow specifications and build to quality standards. You will work directly under the Production Manager and support project-based builds and contract manufacturing. Work Schedule & Compensation • Full-time, hourly position • Pay starting at $19/hour • 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday • Consistent weekday schedule with no regularly required overtime • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits enrollment after 60 days of employment • 401(k) retirement plan eligibility after one year • PTO eligibility after 90 days of employment Core ResponsibilitiesMechanical & Assembly Work • Build hose assemblies, pipe assemblies, and mechanical systems • Assemble valves, fittings, couplings, and related components • Measure, cut, thread, bend, and prepare pipe and tubing • Install supports, mounting hardware, and structural components • Build electrical sub-assemblies as required • Construct shipping crates for finished assemblies Testing & Quality Control • Perform pressure testing and leak detection • Conduct electrical continuity checks (as applicable) • Inspect completed assemblies against work orders and specifications • Maintain clean, organized, and safe production areas Production Support • Pull materials and stage jobs accurately • Work from job tickets, drawings, and instructions • Coordinate with Production Department Leadership & team members Qualifications • Minimum 1-year hands-on mechanical assembly experience or recent completion of core construction curriculum in trade school training program or equivalent course types • Strong mechanical aptitude (industrial, hydraulic, plumbing, fabrication, or similar background preferred) • Experience using mechanical hand tools and power tools • Ability to read work orders and follow written instructions • Basic computer literacy • Clean driving record • Ability to meet eligibility requirements for access to government and military facilities Preferred (but not required) • Experience with hose fabrication or hydraulic systems • Experience with pipe threading or light fabrication • Forklift experience • Experience in a production or manufacturing environment Physical Requirements • Frequently lift up to 50 lbs • Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs (team lift as required) • Operate pallet jacks and forklifts • Frequent bending, lifting, twisting, and standing Culture & Expectations We work carefully, show up reliably, keep our work areas organized, ask questions when specifications are unclear, and take responsibility for the quality of everything we build. Hot & Cold Supply is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants should briefly describe their mechanical experience or recent skilled trades training coursework in their application.