• Student Learner

    Scot Forge Company (Spring Grove, IL)


    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.