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; 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.

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.