Welder (MIG, TIG, Stick & More) in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge Company

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Scot Forge is seeking skilled Welders to join our manufacturing team on 2nd Shift.

This position supports the production and repair of custom forged products and tooling used in some of the world's most demanding applications. You'll perform a variety of welding, fabrication, and repair activities while working with a team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Shift Information

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM

10% Shift Premium

Why Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on unique products serving critical industries worldwide

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

What You'll Do

As a Welder, you will:

• Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, Submerged Arc, and other welding processes
• Weld and repair ferrous and non-ferrous materials to engineering and quality requirements
• Review blueprints, shop orders, and welding procedures to determine proper welding methods
• Perform material removal and repair activities, including air arcing and defect removal
• Assist with fixture fabrication and tooling repairs
• Support inspection and quality verification activities
• Operate furnaces and material handling equipment as required
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and weld quality

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Welding certificate, associate degree, equivalent experience, or a minimum of five years of relevant welding experience
• At least one year of metal fabrication experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding procedures
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or within a team
• Experience using common fabrication and measuring tools
• Ability to wear a respirator for extended periods when required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple welding processes, including GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, and SAW
• Experience with forge, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or metalworking environments
• Exposure to magnetic particle or dye penetrant inspection methods
• Forklift and overhead crane experience

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds
• Frequent use of hand tools, grinders, measuring equipment, and welding tools
• Ability to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other manufacturing equipment as required
• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Hair follicle drug screen
• Background check
• Ability test including lifting up to 65 pounds

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 & 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.

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.