High School Student Learner in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge Company

Gain Real-World Experience. Explore Manufacturing Careers. Build Your Future.

Scot Forge is seeking motivated students to join our High School Student Learner Program.

This flexible, hands-on opportunity is designed for students interested in manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades, and industrial careers. Participants gain valuable workplace experience while learning about modern manufacturing processes in a professional production environment.

Working alongside experienced employee-owners, students will develop technical skills, build industry knowledge, and gain exposure to career paths that can lead to future opportunities in manufacturing and engineering.

Why Join Scot Forge?

• Flexible scheduling around school commitments
• Hands-on manufacturing experience
• Exposure to multiple career paths within manufacturing
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to develop technical and workplace skills
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Potential future career opportunities with a 100% employee-owned company

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, aerospace, and national defense.

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

What You'll Do

As a High School Student Learner, you will:

• Support safe work practices and participate in safety initiatives
• Learn manufacturing processes and industrial operations
• Assist with workplace organization, housekeeping, and material flow activities
• Gain exposure to machining, inspection, metallurgy, quality systems, and other manufacturing functions
• Learn quality tools and manufacturing problem-solving methods
• Assist with tool and equipment calibration activities
• Learn how work orders, production documentation, and quality systems support manufacturing operations
• Build teamwork, communication, and professional workplace skills

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school junior or senior in good standing, or a recent high school graduate
• Age 16-18
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Willingness to provide transcripts and references upon request
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Interest in manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering, or industrial careers

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to technical education, industrial arts, STEM programs, or manufacturing-related coursework
• Experience using basic hand tools or equipment
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn

Work Environment

• Combination of classroom-style learning and hands-on manufacturing exposure
• Active manufacturing environment with industrial equipment and production activities
• Frequent interaction with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and operations personnel
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in production areas
• Training provided on workplace safety and manufacturing processes

Additional Information

• Flexible scheduling designed to support academic commitments
• Opportunity to explore multiple functional areas within manufacturing
• Valuable experience for students considering careers in manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades, or technical education

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.