Machine Rebuild / Repair Technician II in Clinton, Wisconsin at Scot Forge Company

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Are you a skilled mechanic, millwright, maintenance technician, or machine repair professional who enjoys bringing heavy equipment back to life? Do you take pride in diagnosing problems, rebuilding machinery, and solving complex mechanical challenges?

Scot Forge is seeking a Machine Rebuild / Repair Technician to join our team supporting the repair, rebuilding, installation, and modernization of the heavy industrial equipment that powers one of North America's leading custom forging operations.

As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee shares in our success. You'll work on some of the largest and most sophisticated manufacturing equipment in the industry while supporting products used in aerospace, defense, energy, mining, transportation, and critical infrastructure applications around the world.

3rd Shift Opening

Monday-Friday | 6:00 PM - 5:30 AM
10% Shift Differential

Why Join Scot Forge?

We invest in our employee-owners by offering:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Profit Sharing Bonus Program
• Competitive Pay plus 10% Shift Differential
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Career Development Programs

Position Summary

The Machine Rebuild / Repair Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, installing, and improving heavy industrial machinery and machine tools. This position plays a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability, supporting manufacturing operations, and minimizing downtime through effective mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting.

Successful candidates possess strong mechanical aptitude, sound diagnostic skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

As a Machine Rebuild / Repair Technician, you will:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and install heavy industrial machinery and machine tools.
• Disassemble, inspect, rebuild, test, and reassemble mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assist with equipment installations, relocations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation.
• Utilize hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs.
• Maintain a safe work environment while following all company safety and environmental procedures.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Electrical schematics
  • Hydraulic schematics
  • Mechanical blueprints
• Experience using hand tools and precision measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience repairing, rebuilding, or installing industrial machinery.
• Experience working with hydraulic, mechanical, or electrical systems.
• Welding or fabrication experience.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, millwright, or heavy equipment repair roles.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

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

Candidates must be able to:

• Work in varying temperatures, including hot production environments.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work in awkward positions.
• Safely perform physically demanding maintenance and repair activities throughout the shift.
• Work safely around heavy industrial equipment and manufacturing operations.

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 have supported everything from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to nuclear submarines, energy infrastructure, mining equipment, transportation systems, and advanced manufacturing operations.

When you join Scot Forge, you're not just repairing equipment. You're helping maintain the machinery that produces critical components 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

Scot Forge maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts:

• Hair follicle drug screening
• Background check
• Physical assessment as required for the position

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.

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