Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
Utility I (1st Shift)
Assemble AC units, operate tools & equipment, ensure quality and safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role is hands‑on and fast‑paced, focused on building high‑quality air‑conditioning units for residential and commercial customers. It offers a safety‑first environment with room for skill development and advancement. The position involves working in a noisy, dusty industrial setting, handling non‑toxic fumes, chemicals, grease and oils, and operating cranes, trucks, and other moving equipment. Physical demands include standing or walking on concrete for long periods, lifting up to 50 lb occasionally, and performing repetitive motions with hands and wrists, as well as working at heights and in confined spaces. • Operate multiple production lines performing spot welding, forklift tasks, painting, foam application, brazing, and machine operation. • Use hand tools (screwdrivers, drills, pliers, banders) to complete assorted duties. • Assist in onboarding and training new team members while following supervision. • Identify and report defective materials; keep work area clean and adhere to safety regulations. • Provide flexible coverage for overtime, shift changes, and occasional Saturday work.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸production line
- ▸spot welding
- ▸machine operation
- ▸hand tools
- ▸quality inspection
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
The employee must be competent on at least two production lines and perform duties such as spot welding, forklift operation, material handling, painting, foam application, brazing, and operating various machinery. Additional tasks include using hand tools, assisting in training new hires, reporting defective materials, maintaining a clean work area, and adapting to overtime or shift changes as needed. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, a craft apprenticeship or two years of manufacturing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read safety and technical documents. A forklift certification is required (or must be obtained within the first month). Preferred candidates demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and prior training or supervisory experience. • Meet education requirements: high school diploma/GED and craft apprenticeship or 2 years manufacturing experience. • Possess strong attention to detail and ability to read safety and technical documents. • Hold or obtain forklift certification within the first month of employment. • Preferred: effective communication, teamwork, and prior training or supervisory experience. • Physical demands: lift up to 30 lb regularly, up to 50 lb occasionally; stand/walk on concrete; work in noisy, dusty environment with machinery, heights, and confined spaces.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸forklift
- ▸spot welding
- ▸teamwork
- ▸apprenticeship
- ▸production lines
Benefits
Johnson Controls is hiring a Utility I employee for its Largo, Florida facility. The position is full‑time, first‑shift (Monday‑Friday, 7 AM – 3:30 PM) with a base pay of $18.18 per hour, plus benefits and overtime opportunities. Johnson Controls provides a competitive salary, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. The company offers on‑the‑job and cross‑training, a collaborative safety‑first culture with a Zero Harm policy, and clear pathways for career growth. • Compensation includes $18.18 /hr base pay, overtime, paid vacation/holidays/sick time, and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). • Offers on‑the‑job and cross‑training, a safety‑first culture with Zero Harm policy, and opportunities for career advancement.
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