Non-Destructive Testing (NDT / NDE) Technician - Quality Control in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge Company

Inspect Critical Components. Develop Specialized Skills. Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company.

Scot Forge is seeking detail-oriented professionals to join our Quality Control and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT/NDE) team.

This role is responsible for inspecting materials and forged products, validating product quality, and performing non-destructive testing to ensure compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements. You'll work with advanced inspection technologies while building specialized certifications and skills that support critical applications in aerospace, defense, energy, mining, and other demanding industries.

Shift Information

2nd Shift

• 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM (or similar 12-hour schedule)
• 10% Shift Premium

Why Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Career growth and certification opportunities
• Paid training in advanced NDT/NDE methods
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, aerospace, and national defense.

From components used in mining equipment and energy infrastructure to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, Scot Forge produces forged solutions for some of the world's most demanding environments.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Control / NDT Technician, you will:

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections
• Conduct Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Penetrant Testing (PT), and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Set up, calibrate, and operate NDT/NDE equipment
• Review drawings, specifications, shop orders, and inspection requirements
• Document inspection results, nonconformances, and quality findings
• Prepare deviation reports and quality documentation
• Evaluate product conformance and support root cause investigations
• Obtain internal certifications in multiple inspection and testing disciplines
• Communicate quality concerns and inspection results with Manufacturing, Engineering, Metallurgy, and Sales teams
• Support customer inspections, audits, and product evaluations

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years of manufacturing, heavy industrial, quality control, or quality assurance experience
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and specifications
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical degree
• ASNT ACCP certifications or ASQ CQI/CQT certifications
• Level I or Level II NDT certification
• One to three years of NDT/NDE experience
• Ultrasonic testing experience
• Quality reporting and documentation experience
• Metal fabrication, forging, or manufacturing experience
• Forklift operation experience
• Experience working in quality assurance or inspection environments

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and inspection environments with exposure to heavy industrial equipment
• Use of advanced testing and inspection equipment
• Frequent interaction with production, metallurgy, engineering, and quality teams
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ongoing training and certification requirements

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Hair follicle drug screen
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment

Compensation

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 & HSA), 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.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment hair follicle substance abuse testing.