Forge / Metal Work / Manufacturing /Entry Level & More

Scot Forge is an employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings used in demanding applications worldwide.

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Metal Fabrication / Production Machine Operator to join our team. This is an opportunity for career advancement with superior benefits in a premier, employee-owned company.

Responsibilities

• Grind material defects with hand grinder or overhead grinder.
• Repair forge tools with welder or grinder.
• Coordinate pre-forge load with Blacksmith or appropriate forge personnel.
• Load, unload, and operate furnace to maintain production schedule for forge cycles and post-forge thermal cycles in accordance with the forge manual.
• Remove scrap from the press pits, unload scrap in the appropriate dumpster according to metal type.
• Record weights on appropriate paperwork.
• Locate material according to shop order information, verify material identity, visually examine material for defects, and transport material, scrap, and forgings throughout the production area.
• Fuel press support equipment, long reaches, and fork trucks.
• Work as a heavy equipment operator.
• Perform general housekeeping work, including cleaning furnaces and floors.
• Grind out imperfections.
• Actively participate to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Follow policies, programs, and procedures for the reduction and elimination of industrial accidents.

Schedule

2nd Shift – 7 pm to 6 am (10% shift premium).

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED.
• Basic manufacturing or shop math (measuring and converting metrics, decimals…).
• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret blueprints.
• Must be capable of performing a wide variety of tasks and react quickly.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with a micrometer or caliper.
• Previous experience with heavy equipment operation.
• Previous experience with crane rigging and operation.
• Helpful experience includes metal fabrication, machine operation, forging, casting, measurements, band saws, boring, gauges, grinding, overhead cranes, material handling, farm equipment, skid steer, etc.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Profit Sharing Bonus.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Company-provided Life Insurance.
• Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401K and Roth Plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Short- and Long-term disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Pay

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. The actual pay offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees.

Pre-employment requirements include a hair follicle drug screen, lift test up to 65 lbs., and background check.