Forge Utility Worker - Manufacturing

Scot Forge Company; Town of Clinton (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Profit Sharing

Shift Premium (10%)

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Scot Forge, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Forge Utility Worker to join our Forge Department. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, skill development, and long-term career growth in manufacturing.

You will work with employee-owners producing world-class forgings for aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure. The position operates on the 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, 3:40 PM to 2:30 AM, with a 10% shift premium.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials, forgings, and scrap throughout the production area using industrial equipment.
• Load and unload furnaces while supporting forging and cooling cycles.
• Verify material identity and inspect materials before processing.
• Fuel and operate designated equipment, including forklifts and material-handling equipment.
• Grind material defects and perform basic repair work using welding and grinding equipment.
• Support forge crews and assist with production activities as needed.
• Remove scrap materials and maintain clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Basic math & reading

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Start Your Manufacturing Career with a 100% Employee-Owned Company

Are you looking for a hands-on career with great pay, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to grow? Are you someone who enjoys physical work, learning new skills, and being part of a team that takes pride in building products used around the world?

Scot Forge is seeking a Forge Utility Worker to join our Forge Department. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals who want to build a long-term career in manufacturing. You'll receive hands‑on training, learn the forging process from experienced employee‑owners, and have opportunities to develop new skills and advance within the organization.

As a 100% employee‑owned company, every employee shares in our success. You'll play an important role in supporting the production of custom forgings used in industries including aerospace, defense, energy, mining, transportation, and infrastructure.

2nd Shift Opening

Monday-Friday | 3:40 PM - 2:30 AM
10% Shift Premium

Why Join Scot Forge?

We invest in our employee‑owners by offering:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Profit Sharing
• Competitive Pay plus 10% Shift Premium
• Career Growth, Training, and Advancement Opportunities
• Comprehensive Health and Retirement Benefits
• Paid Time Off and Tuition Reimbursement

Position Summary

The Forge Utility Worker supports forging operations by moving materials, loading furnaces, operating equipment, preparing workpieces, and assisting forge crews as needed. This position is critical to maintaining production flow and ensuring materials move safely and efficiently throughout the forging process.

This is demanding work performed in a heavy manufacturing environment, but it provides an excellent opportunity to learn the forging trade, develop valuable skills, and build a rewarding long-term career.

What You'll Do

As a Forge Utility Worker, you will:

• Move raw materials, forgings, and scrap throughout the production area using industrial equipment.
• Load and unload furnaces while supporting forging and cooling cycles.
• Verify material identity and inspect materials before processing.
• Fuel and operate designated equipment, including forklifts and material‑handling equipment.
• Grind material defects and perform basic repair work using welding and grinding equipment.
• Support forge crews and assist with production activities as needed.
• Remove scrap materials and maintain clean, organized work areas.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
• Basic computer, math, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Willingness to work overtime when business needs require it.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, construction, warehouse, or industrial experience.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material‑handling equipment.
• Basic blueprint‑reading skills.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position works in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment that includes heat, noise, dust, vibration, moving equipment, and outdoor conditions.

Candidates must be able to:

• Lift up to 64 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Work safely in hot and demanding manufacturing environments.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

A Career with Scot Forge

For more than 130 years, Scot Forge has produced custom open‑die and rolled‑ring forgings for some of the world’s most demanding applications. Our products have supported everything from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to critical equipment used in defense, mining, energy, transportation, and advanced manufacturing.

When you join Scot Forge, you're not just taking a job. You're joining a team of employee‑owners who work together to produce world‑class products while building long‑term careers.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates must successfully complete:

• Hair follicle drug screening
• Background check
• Physical and lift assessment

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this position is the range we reasonably expect to pay at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, education, seniority, geographic location, and business needs.

In addition to competitive pay and a 10% shift premium, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, 401(k) with company match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Paid Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays.

Scot Forge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employee‑owners.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment substance abuse testing.