Industrial Operations / Continuous Improvement Intern (Summer 2027) in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge Company

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Scot Forge is seeking an Industrial Operations / Continuous Improvement Intern for Summer 2027 at our corporate facility in Spring Grove, Illinois.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, and plant leadership. You'll work directly with operations managers and supervisors while contributing to projects that improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across the manufacturing floor.

Why Join Scot Forge?

• Paid internship
• Professional development and mentoring
• Meaningful, hands-on project work
• Cross-functional intern projects
• Company-sponsored intern events
• Real-world manufacturing experience
• Collaborative team environment
• Profit-sharing bonus opportunity

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, 100% employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, and national defense.

As an intern, you'll gain firsthand experience in a manufacturing environment while working alongside leaders who are committed to developing future engineering and operations professionals.

You'll Do

As an Industrial Operations / Continuous Improvement Intern, you will:

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Partner with plant leaders and supervisors on operational projects
• Participate in daily meetings and shop floor activities
• Lead and support 5S initiatives
• Assist with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Daily Collaborative Meeting (DCM) activities
• Help implement solutions that improve safety, quality, and efficiency

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
• Rising Junior or higher at the start of the internship
• Strong problem-solving, self-management, and learning agility
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Previous exposure to CNC machining or industrial equipment
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Certifications or coursework related to:
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Project Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Safety Compliance

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug screen

Review of applications will begin September 28 and continue until the position is filled.

Compensation and Benefits

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 & 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.

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.