Apprenticeship - Maintenance- Entry Level Role

Scot Forge

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Spring Grove, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The maintenance apprentice will perform emergency and unscheduled repairs on industrial equipment such as mills, lathes, and furnaces. Responsibilities include dismantling, testing, and calibrating mechanical and electrical systems to ensure operational efficiency.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and are at least 18 years old. You are mechanically inclined, able to perform basic shop math, and capable of frequently lifting up to 65 lbs. You possess a strong desire to learn and actively contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLCs

Electrical

Machine Repair

Job Description

Do you like to work with your hands? Would you like a rewarding career? Are you mechanically inclined?
 

WE OFFER YOU...

  • Career Advancement
  • Superior Benefits
  • Bonus Plan
  • Weekly Paychecks

HOURS FOR 2ND SHIFT - 

  • 1:00 pm - 12:00 am Furnace Tech
  • 3:00 pm - 2:00 am Machine Repair
  • 7:00 pm - 6:00 am Building Maintenance

WE OFFER A 10% SHIFT PREMIUM

AREAS OF FOCUS:

  • Troubleshooting
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • PLCs and Electrical
  • Machine Repair on large equipment
  • And More…

Scot Forge performs a hair follicle drug screen, lift test up to 65 lbs and a background check. 

We are a premier manufacturer with locations in Spring Grove, IL, Franklin Park, IL and Clinton, WI.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical.
  • Emergency and unscheduled repairs of mills, lathes, saws, furnaces, etc.
  • Dismantle electrical and mechanical equipment, replace parts, re-assemble and test.
  • Perform calibrations, testing and tuning according to specification.
  • Promote a culture that supports safety, quality, integrity, trust and teamwork.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED
  • Ability to perform basic shop math calculations.
  • Ability to perform frequent lifting up to 65 lbs.
  • Desire to work hard and willing to learn.
  • Actively participate to promote a safe and healthy work environment.

BENEFITS:

Some of our amazing benefits include ...

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Profit Sharing Bonus
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company provided Life Insurance
  • 401k and Roth Plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Short and long term disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Scot Forge is a 130 year-old, 100% employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. At Scot Forge, we help our customers with forged solutions from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining, and our national defense. From the wheels of NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover to mission critical components for nuclear submarines, to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates the precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world. #1856

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.

Scot Forge

Based in Spring Grove, Illinois, U.S.A, Scot Forge has a 130-year plus track record of success. Scot Forge is considered the industry leader in open die forging and rolled ring forging. As the premier provider of high-quality metal forging solutions, we have experts in your specific industry to help deliver the largest range of open die forging capabilities. With five U.S. facilities, including two joint ventures, and more than 1.3 million square feet of manufacturing space, Scot Forge offers the most modern open-die and rolled-ring forge facilities in North America. From the wheels of NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to mission-critical components for nuclear submarines to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates the precision forged parts used in demanding applications all over the world.
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