Professional Metallurgical Testing Jobs in Spring Grove, IL

Metallurgy or Materials Science Co-op

Scot Forge Company has an opportunity for you to join their Metallurgy/ Material Science Co-op Program in our Clinton, WI or Spring Grove, IL locations. We have openings for 2027. We are flexible with start and ending dates around student’s education. We are looking for students willing to dedicate a minimum of 6 months.

This Program Offers:

• Paid Compensation
• Professional Career Development
• Opportunities to Advance after Graduation
• Real World Problem Solving from Day One
• Mentoring and Collaborative Work Environment
• Training – Hands on exposure to metallurgy and forging

Students will receive extensive training in the following areas:

• Steel Making
• Heat Treating
• Metallography
• Failure Analysis
• Open Die Forging
• Mechanical Testing
• Metallographic Interpretation

At any given time, the selected candidates will be working closely with any one of the metallurgists and other employees from numerous departments to facilitate the completion of his/her projects. These projects are intended to give students an active role in the manufacturing process and provide opportunities for them to see how metallurgical principles are used to meet customer’s needs daily.

Anticipated Projects:

• Literature searches
• Investigating failed components
• Witnessing forgings being created
• Metallographic preparation and interpretation
• Mechanical testing of materials for production or R&D
• Analyzing data and problem solving utilizing a scientific approach
• Writing technical summaries and presenting results to the metallurgy department

Requirements:

• At least 2 years completed in a University undergraduate materials science/ metallurgical engineering program.
• Students currently enrolled in a Graduate level program are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Students must have an overall grade point average of 3.0.
• Students must be proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Key Characteristics for Success:

• Takes Initiative
• Demonstrates Passion
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Organized and self-motivated
• Is able to work with minimal oversight.
• Works well independently and with others
• Can prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Has an intense curiosity about metals and metals processing.

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 base 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 & HAS), 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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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.