Maintenance Technician I at Scot Forge in Clinton, WI

Description

Advance Your Maintenance Career. Solve Complex Challenges. Become an Employee-Owner.

Scot Forge is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician I to join our manufacturing operations team.

This advanced maintenance role is designed for experienced technicians who can independently troubleshoot, repair, and improve complex industrial equipment. You'll support some of the largest forging, heat treat, and manufacturing systems in North America while helping maximize equipment reliability, safety, and production performance.

As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee has a direct stake in our success. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career while making a meaningful impact on operations that support aerospace, defense, energy, mining, transportation, and critical infrastructure industries.

Shift Information

3rd Shift

• Sunday-Thursday, 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• Every other Friday, 11:00 PM - 5:00 AM
• 10% Shift Differential

Why Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Career advancement opportunities
• Industry-leading training and development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on large-scale industrial equipment and advanced manufacturing systems

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, aerospace, and national defense.

From components used in mining equipment and energy infrastructure to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, Scot Forge produces forged solutions for some of the world's most demanding environments.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical manufacturing equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Troubleshoot motors, motor controls, VFDs, electrical distribution systems, and 480V three-phase equipment
• Repair and maintain presses, furnaces, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, cranes, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Perform welding, fabrication, cutting, and torch work as required
• Install, commission, and support new production equipment
• Document maintenance activities and equipment history
• Support equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor less experienced technicians when needed

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced troubleshooting skills involving electrical and mechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Motors and motor controls
  • Preventive and predictive maintenance practices
  • 480V three-phase electrical systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with maintenance hand tools and precision measuring equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Industrial Mechanics, or a related field
• Experience maintaining forging equipment, furnaces, overhead cranes, compressors, and large industrial machinery
• Experience supporting capital equipment installations and manufacturing improvement projects

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and working in industrial environments
• Exposure to heat, noise, heavy equipment, overhead cranes, and moving machinery
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Manufacturing environment with both preventive maintenance and emergency repair responsibilities

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Hair follicle drug screen
• Physical and lift evaluation
• Maintenance assessment testing

Compensation

The estimated pay range is the lowest and highest amount we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual base pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HSA), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Salary Description

$20.00 - $25.83