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FORGE / METAL FABRICATION / MANUFACTURING / PRODUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR

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Are you a hands-on person and enjoy working with hand tools? Would you like a career instead of a job? Are you results driven in the pursuit of excellence in your work? Do you have experience working with metal fabrication?

We offer you……

• CAREER ADVANCEMENT
• SUPERIOR BENEFITS 
• BONUS PLAN
• ESOP - EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNWERSHIP PLAN
• WEEKLY PAYCHECK

Scot Forge is an employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings used in demanding applications all over the world.

HOURS-

• 2nd Shift - 7 pm - 6 am 
• We offer a 10% shift premium

We have locations in Spring Grove, IL, Clinton, WI and Franklin Park, IL

We conduct a hair follicle pre-employment drug screen, lift test up to 65 lbs. and background check. 

Essential Job Duties and 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.

Employee Benefits include- 

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K and Roth Plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

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 precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world. #1864

Qualifications -

Required Skills

• High school diploma / GED and completion
• Basic manufacturing or shop math (measuring and converting metrics, decimals…)

Preferred Skills

• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret blueprints.
• Must be capable of performing a wide variety of tasks and react quickly.
• Experience with a micrometer or caliper is a plus.
• Previous experience with heavy equipment operation.
• Previous experience with crane rigging and operation

Helpful experience includes metal fabrication, heavy equipment operator, machine operator, roofing, seal coating, forging, casting, measurements, band saws, boring, gauges, grinding, trim, manufacturing, working with overhead cranes, material handling, farm equipment, skid steer, etc.

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & H.S.A), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.