Shop Service Technician (Entry Level – Training Provided)
About The Position
Start Your Career in Mechanical Service — We’ll Train You Are you mechanically inclined and looking for more than just a job? Do you want to build a hands-on career where you can learn valuable technical skills and grow with a company that invests in your future? Cogent, Inc. is looking for a Shop Service Technician Assistant to support our service team while learning the fundamentals of rotating equipment service and repair. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in quality work, and wants to develop into a Service Technician over time.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic mechanical aptitude or interest (school, work, or personal experience)
- Ability to lift and maneuver equipment and materials (up to 50 lbs regularly)
- Basic computer skills - Email, MS Word, MS Excel
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to work overtime occasionally
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Technical or vocational coursework in mechanics or electronics
- Previous exposure to pumps, motors, or rotating equipment
Responsibilities
- Predominantly learning and completing entry-level tasks
- Clean rotating equipment, pump components, and shop tooling prior to disassembly, inspection, and repair — the "C" (Clean) station of the DCI workflow
- Prepare and stage work areas for incoming equipment — staging, tagging, organizing components; stage finished products for shipping and customer pickup
- Assist and shadow Level 2–4 technicians with equipment disassembly, cleaning, blasting, and reassembly; support hydrotesting operations under supervision
- Handle basic material movement — forklift and overhead-crane assistance, pallet staging
- Basic understanding of tools, measuring instruments, and their functions
- Ability to follow directions and work safely in a shop environment
- Learn to identify common pump types, components, materials, and hardware
- Operate basic shop equipment with supervision: band saw, drill press, hydraulic press
- Keep work area and shop floor clean, organized, and tools properly stored per safety and housekeeping standards
Benefits
- Paid, hands-on training and mentorship
- Clear advancement path to Service Technician roles
- Employee Ownership (ESOP)
- Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit-sharing bonuses
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous PTO, paid holidays and volunteer time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
