Machine Rebuild / Repair Technician II

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Take Your Maintenance Career to the Next Level as an Employee-Owner

Are you an experienced industrial maintenance professional who thrives on solving complex equipment problems? Do you enjoy troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, minimizing downtime, and keeping critical manufacturing equipment operating at peak performance?

Scot Forge is looking for a highly skilled Maintenance Technician I to join our industry-leading maintenance team. This is an advanced maintenance position designed for technicians who can work independently, diagnose complex equipment failures, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts throughout our manufacturing operations.

As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee has a direct stake in our success. You'll work on some of the largest and most sophisticated forging equipment in North America while supporting products used in aerospace, defense, energy, mining, transportation, and infrastructure.

3rd Shift Opening

Sunday-Thursday | 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM, plus every other Friday 11:00 PM - 5:00 AM

10% Shift Differential

Why Join Scot Forge?

We invest in our employee-owners by offering:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Profit Sharing
• Competitive Pay plus 10% Shift Differential
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Comprehensive Health and Retirement Benefits
• Paid Time Off and Tuition Reimbursement

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and improving manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision. This position plays a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting production through advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

Successful candidates possess strong electro-mechanical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic abilities, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot 480V electrical systems, motors, drives, controls, and power distribution equipment.
• Maintain and repair presses, cranes, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, furnaces, and related production equipment.
• Complete welding, fabrication, installation, and machinery alignment work.
• Read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and maintenance documentation.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns while promoting safe work practices.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, VFDs, motors, motor controls, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting 480V three-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Technical Diploma in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with overhead cranes, forging equipment, furnaces, compressors, or other large industrial machinery.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position works in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment and regularly requires working around large production equipment, overhead cranes, furnaces, and moving machinery.

Candidates must be able to:

• Lift up to 65 pounds.
• Climb ladders and work at elevated heights.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Work safely in environments that include heat, noise, and heavy equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

A Career with Scot Forge

For more than 130 years, Scot Forge has produced custom open-die and rolled-ring forgings for some of the world's most demanding applications. Our products support industries including aerospace, defense, energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure.

From components used on NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to mission-critical parts for nuclear submarines and some of the world's largest mining equipment, Scot Forge manufactures forged solutions where performance matters most.

When you join Scot Forge, you're not just maintaining equipment. You're helping keep critical manufacturing operations running while supporting products used around the world. And because we're 100% employee-owned, your work directly contributes to the success of the company you own a piece of.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates must successfully complete:

• Hair follicle drug screening
• Pre-employment physical and lift evaluation
• Maintenance assessment testing

Join Our Team

If you're ready to build your future with an innovative, employee-owned company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply today.

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this position is the range we reasonably expect to pay at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location, and business needs.

In addition to competitive pay and a 10% shift differential, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, 401(k) with company match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Paid Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays.

Scot Forge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employee-owners.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment hair follicle substance abuse testing.

Salary Description

$20.00 to $25.83 / hour