Shop Service Technician (Entry Level – Training Provided)

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.

What You’ll Do

As a Shop Service Technician, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians in the shop and occasionally in the field. You’ll receive hands-on training while contributing to the success of our service operations.

Key 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

What We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants to learn a mechanical trade.

You’re a great fit if you:

• Are mechanically inclined and eager to learn
• Enjoy hands-on, physical work
• Are dependable, safety-minded, and detail-oriented
• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Want a long-term career, not just a job

Qualifications

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• Technical or vocational coursework in mechanics or electronics
• Previous exposure to pumps, motors, or rotating equipment

Why Work With Us?

At Cogent, you’re not just an employee—you’re an employee-owner. We believe in developing talent from the ground up and providing real career paths.

What We Offer:

• 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
• A supportive, team-focused culture that values growth

About Us

Cogent, Inc. is a growing, employee-owned company providing fluid processing and rotating equipment solutions across Industrial, Municipal, Commercial, and Energy markets. Our people make the difference—and we’re committed to investing in their success.

Experience

Preferred

• Previous exposure to pumps, motors, or rotating equipment

Education

Required

• High School or better in General Studies

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License

Skills

Required

• Safety
• Manually Lift Heavy Objects
• Hand and Powered Tool Use
• Basic Computer Skills
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Dependability

Preferred

• Basic Pump Concept

Behaviors

Required

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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