HVAC Technician

Bring the heat. Control the cool. Power the plant.

Hexcel Decatur is searching for a skilled, high-energy Industrial HVAC Technician who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in keeping critical systems running flawlessly. This is not basic commercial HVAC - this is industrial-scale , high-stakes equipment that keeps our operations moving 24/7.

If you're the kind of technician who loves solving complex problems, understands how chillers think, and can pipe, plumb, and troubleshoot with confidence - you'll fit right in.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain, repair, and optimize industrial HVAC systems, including chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, RTUs, and plant-wide ventilation systems
• Install, inspect, and service industrial piping systems - steam, process water, chilled water, compressed air, and chemical-resistant lines
• Safely execute repairs, upgrades, and fixture replacements across the facility
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to keep equipment at peak reliability
• Diagnose root causes on mechanical, electrical, and control components
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to support continuous improvement and maximum equipment uptime
• Respond to plant needs with urgency, accuracy, and a solutions-first mindset
• Support chillers and auxiliary systems during startups, shutdowns, and seasonal transitions
• Work hands-on with boilers, pumps, valves, blowers, and industrial ventilation systems
• Maintain impeccable documentation - you know your work matters to reliability, safety, and audits

What You Bring

• 5 years of Industrial HVAC experience - manufacturing, chemical, aerospace, or large-scale utilities environment preferred
• Proven ability working with:
  • Chillers
  • Cooling towers
  • Heat exchangers
  • High-tonnage refrigeration
  • Industrial ventilation systems

• Plumbing or Pipefitter license strongly preferred (we love multi-skilled technicians)
• Ability to read blueprints, P&IDs, and equipment schematics
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting instinct - you don't guess, you diagnose
• Experience in lockout/tagout, safety procedures, and working within regulated industrial environments
• Forklift experience a plus

Why You'll Love It Here

Decatur's maintenance team is known for stability, low turnover, and strong technical talent.

You'll have the chance to:

• Work with advanced equipment
• Bring your craftsmanship to a high-tech manufacturing environment
• Be part of a skilled, respected team
• Make a visible impact every single day

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within."