Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance Technician I – 3rd Shift

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.

Why Join Scot Forge?

We invest in our employee-owners by offering:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Profit Sharing Bonus Program
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Industry-leading training and development

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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical manufacturing equipment.
• Perform advanced preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Analyze equipment failures and determine root causes to minimize recurring issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including 480V three-phase power, motors, motor controls, drives, and electrical distribution.
• Diagnose and repair combustion systems, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, presses, cranes, and automated production equipment.
• Perform fabrication, welding, cutting, and torch work necessary to complete repairs.
• Install, align, and commission new equipment and production machinery.
• Work with maintenance planning systems to document repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns while maintaining safe work practices.
• Mentor and assist less experienced maintenance technicians when needed.
• Support plant improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Promote Scot Forge's culture of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Trust, and Teamwork.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills involving mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of: 
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Motors and motor controls
  • Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
• Experience troubleshooting 480V three-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic prints, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience performing welding and fabrication repairs.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using precision measuring tools and maintenance hand tools.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Associate's Degree or Technical Diploma in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Mechanics, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience maintaining overhead cranes, forging equipment, furnaces, compr