Saw Operator / Manufacturing/ Production / Heavy Equipment

ZipRecruiter; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, employee-owned company that values craftsmanship and precision in manufacturing. As a Saw Operator, you will play a vital role in producing high-quality forged metal parts used in various demanding applications worldwide. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment in a collaborative environment. With competitive weekly pay, superior benefits, and a profit-sharing bonus plan, you will be part of a team that prioritizes safety and excellence. If you are passionate about working with your hands and eager to build a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly Paychecks

Company-Wide Profit-Sharing Bonus Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company Provided Life Insurance

401K and Roth Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience with saws and hand tools is preferred.
• Basic computer skills required for production software.

Responsibilities

• Operate carbide and band saws to cut materials to specifications.
• Verify dimensions and adjust machine settings as necessary.
• Ensure safe operation of heavy equipment and lifting.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Blueprint Reading

Forklift Operation

Overhead Crane Experience

Use of Common Inspection Tools

Hand Tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Tape Measure

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

SAW OPERATOR - PRODUCTION - MANUFACTURING - HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Employee-Owned Company - Build Your Career - Premier Company – Great People

Do you like working with your hands?

Would you like a career instead of a job?

Are you results driven in the pursuit of excellence in your work?

Do you have experience working in manufacturing or saws or hand tools?

Scot Forge is a 100% employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Scot Forge creates precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world.

We offer you……

• WEEKLY PAYCHECKS
• SUPERIOR BENEFITS
• COMPANY WIDE PROFIT-SHARING BONUS PLAN
• ESOP - EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNWERSHIP PLAN (A QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN)

HOURS - 2nd Shift, 4 pm - 3 am

We offer a 10% shift premium

We perform a hair follicle pre-employment drug screen test, physical and lift test up to 65 lbs.

Summary Saw Operator -

Operate carbide and band saws to cut and trim material to specifications.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities-

• Operate saw, verify dimensions of material before and throughout the cutting process.
• Adjust machine stops, feeds and speeds of saws as necessary to conform to specifications and given tolerances.
• Determine what saw blade to use. Layout parts prior to cutting.
• Review material specifications to shop order, verify order number, heat number, lengths, widths and pieces to cut.
• Load material into machine utilizing overhead crane and to ensure safe operation on forgings that can exceed 100,000 lbs.
• Check saw equipment for proper operating conditions, wear items, coolant levels and mixture concentrations utilizing TPM and 6S.
• Replace saw blades as necessary. Monitor and report blade performance.
• Calculate chain and strap adjustments to ensure the safe lifting and transporting of parts.
• Train on and inspect lifting equipment to ensure safe practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Check for variations in material density to determine appropriate cut-off weight.
• Complete production time cards ensuring that accurate records are maintained. Complete and move operation steps in production software.
• Ensure proper identification recorded on completed part and router, following cutting to ensure traceability.
• Complete necessary inspection and quality reports using measurement equipment such as tape measure. Also examine material visually for flaws or defects.
• Remove and segregate scrap according to standard procedures. Read production order and follow specs.
• Run multiple assets as required. Operate heavy equipment in a forge/ production environment.
• Actively participate in safety program to ensure the continued success of the program.

Some of our amazing benefits are:

• Employee Benefits include-
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K and Roth Plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short and Long term
• 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 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.

Closing Statement-

• Other duties as required in support of the Scot Forge Flex program
• Follow all safety rules including wearing all mandatory PPE and keep work area in clean condition
• This position will work under the direction of the department supervisor and the Flex labor manager.
• This position may be required to learn/develop additional skills to flex to other departments/locations/shifts in order to service the business needs and meet customer expectations. 1742

Qualifications-

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic math skills

• Use of common inspection tools (calipers, tape measure, etc.)
• Basic computer skills
• Forklift
• Overhead crane experience
• Blueprint reading
• Hand tools

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 test.