Maintenance Technician - Mechanic (Manufacturing)
Description:
Keep Manufacturing Running. Build Your Career. Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company.
Scot Forge is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Mechanic to support our manufacturing operations in Franklin Park, Illinois.
In this role, you'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical production equipment that supports the manufacture of custom forged products used in some of the world's most demanding industries. If you enjoy hands-on problem solving, working with industrial equipment, and building a long-term career in manufacturing, we'd like to hear from you.
Shift Information
2nd Shift: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
10% Shift Premium
100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
Profit Sharing Bonus
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to work with large-scale industrial equipment and 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 mission-critical defense components to parts used in mining equipment and energy infrastructure, Scot Forge produces forged solutions for some of the world's most demanding applications.
What You'll Do
As a Maintenance Technician, you will:
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment
Diagnose equipment issues and replace or repair defective components
Work with wiring diagrams, schematics, and industrial electrical systems
Perform fabrication, welding, and torch work as needed
Support equipment reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement initiatives
Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability
Requirements:
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
Minimum of one year of industrial or plant maintenance experience
Experience troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 480V three-phase power
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to 60 feet
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or related technical field
Industrial Mechanic Technical Diploma or Mechatronics Apprenticeship completion
Experience in heavy manufacturing or industrial environments
HVAC, combustion system, or advanced machine troubleshooting experience
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Ability to lift up to 65 pounds
Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights
Ability to work safely around industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment
Frequent exposure to manufacturing and production environments
Pre-Employment Requirements
Hair follicle drug screen
Lift test up to 65 pounds
Compensation
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 & 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.