Entry Level & More

Scot Forge•Spring Grove, IL

2d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

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 are seeking a hands-on individual who enjoys working with hand tools and is results-driven in the pursuit of excellence. This role offers a career advancement opportunity within a premier company with great people.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED and completion
Basic manufacturing or shop math (measuring and converting metrics, decimals…)
Must be capable of performing a wide variety of tasks and react quickly.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read a tape measure and interpret blueprints.
Experience with a micrometer or caliper is a plus.
Previous experience with heavy equipment operation.
Previous experience with crane rigging and operation
Metal fabrication experience
Heavy equipment operator experience
Machine operator experience
Roofing experience
Seal coating experience
Forging experience
Casting experience
Measurement experience
Band saw experience
Boring experience
Gauge experience
Grinding experience
Trim experience
Manufacturing experience
Working with overhead cranes experience
Material handling experience
Farm equipment experience
Skid steer experience

Responsibilities

Grind material defects with hand grinder or overhead grinder.
Repair forge tools with welder or grinder.
Coordinate pre-forge load with Blacksmith or appropriate forge personnel.
Load, unload, and operate furnace to maintain production schedule for forge cycles and post-forge thermal cycles in accordance with forge manual.
Remove scrap from the press pits, unload scrap in the appropriate dumpster according to metal type. Record weights on appropriate paperwork.
Locate material according to shop order information, verify material identity, visually examine material for defects, and transport material, scrap, and forgings throughout production area.
Fuel press support equipment, long reaches and fork trucks. Work as a heavy equipment operator.
Perform general housekeeping work - clean furnaces and floors. Grind out imperfections.
Actively participate to promote a safe and healthy work environment. Follow policies, programs and procedures for the reduction and elimination of industrial accidents.