Machining Internship / Machine Shop Internship at Scot Forge – Spring Grove, Illinois

Machine Shop Intern

Scot Forge Company is looking to hire a Machine Shop Intern for a 3 month internship at the manufacturing facility in Spring Grove, IL. The 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.

This Program Offers:

• Paid Compensation
• Professional Career Development and Mentoring
• Real World Problem Solving
• Meaningful Project Work
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Flexible Scheduling Around Class Schedule

Anticipated Projects and Daily Tasks include:

• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects developed with team; practice documentation and project management skills; utilize Lean Six Sigma / 5S / Lean Manufacturing and related tools
• Work 1-on-1 with experienced Machinists to learn CNC Machining of products of variety of sizes, shapes, and materials
  • Visually inspect materials for flaws and defects.
  • Read machining technical drawings and work orders.
  • Acquire the skills to perform start-up, safety checks, part layout, monitor CNC/Lathe equipment for correct operation and shut-down processes on machines.
  • Identify machine set up, tools and materials needed.
  • Interpret machining symbols and procedures.
  • Gain experience in documenting equipment use and/or operational problems and communicating it to the proper personnel.
  • Learn when dimensional inspections are required, the process and dimensional measuring of parts.
  • CNC Machining Asset Types: Horizontal Lathes, Vertical Lathes, 5-axis Horizontal Boring Mills, and more!
  • Materials potentially worked with: Steel, Copper, Aluminum, Titanium, and more!

Required Qualifications:

• Active student enrolled higher education programs in precision machining, finished machining, or similar
• Ability to work minimum 30 hours a week in shop floor environment – Flexible schedule around coursework
• 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.
• Project Management
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a 90 day head hair drug test today
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs

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

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 & 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.