Heavy Equipment

Scot Forge•Spring Grove, IL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Scot Forge is a 100% employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Scot Forge creates precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world. This role involves operating carbide and band saws to cut and trim material to specifications, requiring attention to detail and the ability to work with heavy materials. The company emphasizes a career-oriented approach, results-driven performance, and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic math skills
Experience working in manufacturing or saws or hand tools
Results driven in the pursuit of excellence in your work

Nice To Haves

Use of common inspection tools (calipers, tape measure, etc.)
Basic computer skills
Forklift experience
Overhead crane experience
Blueprint reading
Hand tools

Responsibilities

Operate saw, verify dimensions of material before and throughout the cutting process.
Adjust machine stops, feeds and speeds of saws as necessary to conform to specifications and given tolerances.
Determine what saw blade to use.
Layout parts prior to cutting.
Review material specifications to shop order, verify order number, heat number, lengths, widths and pieces to cut.
Load material into machine utilizing overhead crane and to ensure safe operation on forgings that can exceed 100,000 lbs.
Check saw equipment for proper operating conditions, wear items, coolant levels and mixture concentrations utilizing TPM and 6S.
Replace saw blades as necessary.
Monitor and report blade performance.
Calculate chain and strap adjustments to ensure the safe lifting and transporting of parts.
Train on and inspect lifting equipment to ensure safe practices in a manufacturing environment.
Check for variations in material density to determine appropriate cut-off weight.
Complete production timecards ensuring that accurate records are maintained.
Complete and move operation steps in production software.
Ensure proper identification recorded on completed part and router, following cutting to ensure traceability.
Complete necessary inspection and quality reports using measurement equipment such as tape measure.
Examine material visually for flaws or defects.
Remove and segregate scrap according to standard procedures.
Read production order and follow specs.
Run multiple assets as required.
Operate heavy equipment in a forge/ production environment.
Actively participate in safety program to ensure the continued success of the program.
Other duties as required in support of the Scot Forge Flex program.
Follow all safety rules including wearing all mandatory PPE and keep work area in clean condition.
This position may be required to learn/develop additional skills to flex to other departments/locations/shifts in order to service the business needs and meet customer expectations.