About this opportunity
Cogent lists this Shop Service Technician (Entry Level - Training Provided) opportunity in riverside, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Worksite address
riverside, MO, 64150, US
Who can apply
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