Maintenance Tech - Mechanic - Machine Repair

Scot Forge; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Job summary

Scot Forge is an employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings used in demanding applications worldwide. This entry-level Furnace Technician role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and tuning furnaces, along with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC systems.

We emphasize safety, reliability, and precision in heavy-industrial environments, with opportunities for skill growth, a structured benefits package, and competitive pay for entry-level technicians.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot large machinery.
• Experience with a volt meter is preferred.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and PLCs.
• HVAC and blueprint reading experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and documentation of repairs.
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, build, calibrate, tune & conduct repairs of furnaces.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose combustion, electrical & mechanical equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, rebuild and re-assemble heavy industrial machinery.
• Perform Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS) and System Accuracy Tests (SAT).
• Operate and troubleshoot furnaces and control systems.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

HVAC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or Mechatronics Apprenticeship

Tools

Voltmeter

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

PLCs

Job description

FURNACE TECHNICIAN - Mechanical Repair - Entry Level

Premier Company – Weekly Paychecks – Awesome Benefits – Career Growth

We offer you-

• Bonus Plan
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

HOURS:

• 1:00 pm - 12:00 am
• 3:00 pm - 2:00 am
• 7:00 pm - 6:00 am

We perform a hair follicle pre-employment drug screen test, lift test up to 65 lbs. and background check.

Scot Forge is an employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings used in demanding applications all over the world. At Scot Forge, we help our customers with forged solutions from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining, and our national defense.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Troubleshoot, install, build, calibrate, tune & conduct repairs of furnaces
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment
• Diagnose combustion, electrical & mechanical equipment
• Disassemble, inspect, rebuild and re-assemble heavy industrial machinery
• Perform Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS), System Accuracy Tests (SAT)
• Operate and troubleshoot furnaces and control systems
• Actively promote a safe and healthy work environment.

BENEFITS:

Some of our amazing benefits include...

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Medical
• Vision
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K and Roth Plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short and Long term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot large machinery
• Experience with a volt meter is preferred.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and PLCs
• HVAC and blue print reading experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and documentation of repairs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to climb ladders and work at elevations up to 60 feet
• Preferred – Associate’s degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Mechanic Technical Diploma, or successful completion of Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program

Scot Forge is a 130-year-old, 100% employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. At Scot Forge, we help our customers with forged solutions from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining, and our national defense. From the wheels of NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover to mission critical components for nuclear submarines, to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world. ##1882

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range 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 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 & HAS), 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.