Apprentice

Scot Forge Co.•Franklin Park, IL

63d

About The Position

CNC MACHINIST / METAL FABRICATION HOURS : 2nd SHIFT 4:00 pm - 4:00 am MONDAY - FRIDAY 10% SHIFT PREMIUM Scot Forge is an employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings used in demanding applications all over the world. We have locations in Franklin Park, IL, Spring Grove, IL, and Clinton, WI. We offer you…… CAREER ADVANCEMENT SUPERIOR BENEFITS COMPANY WIDE PROFIT-SHARING BONUS PLAN ESOP - EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNWERSHIP PLAN Helpful experience includes micrometer, caliper, shop math, CNC, mill, lathe, machinist, band saw, tape measure, forklift, grinding, QC, metal fabrication, etc. Scot Forge has a fully paid customized training program for CNC machining, set ups and programming for the right candidate. Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, 100% employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. At Scot Forge, we help our customers with forged solutions from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining, and our national defense. From the wheels of NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to mission critical components for nuclear submarines, to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates the precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world. 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. A hair follicle drug screen, lifting test up to 65 lbs and background check are required pre-employment.

Requirements

High school diploma
Strong math and computer skills
Mechanical aptitude
Hand tools

Nice To Haves

Use of micrometer, caliper and tape measure
Machine set up and operation
Blueprint reading
Forklift operation
Crane rigging and operation
Prior manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Operate and set up CNC machinery.
Using gauges - micrometers or calipers
Operating overhead cranes
Driving Forklifts
Actively participate in safe work practices
Set up equipment, install tools and fixtures. Monitor entire run due to unique forgings.
Run production, monitoring CNC machines/ lathes / mills / saws. Check parts throughout run making necessary adjustments to conform to specifications.
Verify blueprint and dimensions. Identify forgings and material type. Read and understand entire part routing.
Visually inspect, layout and prepare materials as required. Examine material visually for flaws, defects and clean up.
Calculate chain and strap adjustments to ensure the safe lifting and transporting of parts.
Load material into machine utilizing overhead crane and secure to ensure safe machining on forgings that can exceed 100,000 lbs.
Prior to loading part, identify forgings, material type, and verify blueprint and dimensions. Examine material visually for flaws, defects and clean-up.
Actively participate in safety program to ensure the continued success of the program.