Heat Treat Operator (Entry Level)

Scot Forge Company; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Profit sharing

Weekly pay

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits package

Job summary

Scot Forge Company seeks a Heat Treat Operator to join our manufacturing team in Spring Grove, Illinois. This entry-level role focuses on operating heat treat furnaces, loading/unloading forgings, and ensuring quality through hardness testing.

You will work a rotating 4-on/4-off 2nd shift with a 10% shift premium. We value collaboration, safety, and growth, offering ESOP participation, profit sharing, weekly pay, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to read and interpret production instructions and basic blueprints.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot and cold environments.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor industrial heat treat furnaces and thermal processing equipment.
• Load and unload forgings into furnaces and quench tanks according to specifications.
• Program furnace cycles and record operating data.
• Perform hardness testing and document results.
• Read shop orders, routings, and basic blueprints to verify requirements.
• Move materials throughout production using forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Inspect work and support quality, safety, and productivity goals.
• Complete heat treat certification and hardness testing qualifications.

Skills

Basic math

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication

PPE use

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Build Manufacturing Skills. Learn a Specialized Trade. Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company.

Scot Forge is seeking a Heat Treat Operator to join our manufacturing team in Spring Grove, Illinois.

This entry-level opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in manufacturing, material handling, forklift operation, and industrial processes. You'll be part of a highly collaborative team responsible for heat treating forged products used in critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, mining, and transportation.

Shift Information

2nd Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Rotating Schedule: 4 days on, 4 days off
10% Shift Premium

Why Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Weekly pay
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package

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 Heat Treat Operator, you will:

• Operate and monitor industrial heat treat furnaces and thermal processing equipment
• Load and unload forgings into furnaces and quench tanks according to specifications
• Program furnace cycles and record operating data
• Perform hardness testing and document results
• Read shop orders, routings, and basic blueprints to verify requirements
• Move materials throughout production using forklifts and material handling equipment
• Inspect work and support quality, safety, and productivity goals
• Complete heat treat certification and hardness testing qualifications

Requirements

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to read and interpret production instructions and basic blueprints
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot and cold manufacturing environments
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience
• Forklift operation experience
• Experience working with measurements, tape measures, or metal fabrication processes
• Experience in industrial, construction, agricultural, or trades-related environments

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds frequently
• Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 100°F in summer and below 30°F in winter
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and material handling
• Exposure to industrial equipment, forklifts, cranes, furnaces, and manufacturing processes
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Hair follicle drug screen
• Background check
• Lift test up to 65 pounds

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.