Student Learner at Scot Forge – Spring Grove, Illinois

High School Student Learner - flexible schedule

Scot Forge, a recognized leader in the metal forging industry, is a 100% Employee-Owned Company with profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive health and dental benefits, life insurance and short-term disability. Salary commensurate with experience, we offer the opportunity to work in an environment where your contributions will make a difference.

The High School Internship is designed in such a way to allow students to experience a “hands-on” approach to learning in various facets of the manufacturing industry. Students have the opportunity to learn in a modern production facility where they will be introduced to valuable knowledge in the industrial fields and forging industry. This program is intended for students interested in pursuing a career in the manufacturing field and gain technical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in efforts to establish and promote a safe and healthy work environment and inform Safety Director and Supervisor of any accidents or equipment damage that occurs.
• Follow policies, programs, and procedures for the reduction and elimination of accidents, provide quality feedback to promote safer work behaviors and conditions.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Act professionally and cooperate with others in a team setting.
• Engage in the use of quality tools
• Gain an understanding within a variety of fields, including machining, inspection, metallurgy and more
• Learn proper storage and housekeeping for plant layout
• Learn the stamp process and where work orders can be found
• Gain familiarization with non-conformance codes, the purpose of the NCR system and how to enter NCRs
• Calibrate tools and equipment

Qualifications:

• High School Junior or Senior in “good standing” or recent High School graduate 16 -18 years old with a 2.5 GPA or better; Must be willing to provide transcripts and faculty/personal recommendations upon request.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely and apply manufacturing and industry knowledge and think critically.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all personnel
• Basic computer skills, ability to follow instructions, both written and verbal.

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: M/F/Disabled/Vets encouraged to apply.

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