Saw Operator / Manufacturing/ Production / Heavy Equipment

Scot Forge; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical

401K and Roth Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Scot Forge in Spring Grove, Illinois, is seeking a Saw Operator to operate carbide and band saws in a production environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and basic math skills. Responsibilities include verifying material dimensions, loading materials, and ensuring safety protocols. The role offers various employee benefits including a profit-sharing bonus, medical coverage, and an employee stock ownership plan. A commitment to safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills necessary.
• Preferred use of calipers and tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Operate carbide and band saws to cut and trim material.
• Adjust machine settings to meet specifications.
• Load material using overhead crane and monitor equipment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Use of common inspection tools

Overhead crane experience

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job 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.

• WEEKLY PAYCHECKS
• SUPERIOR BENEFITS
• COMPANY WIDE PROFIT‑SHARING BONUS PLAN
• ESOP - EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP 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. and background check.

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 timecards 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 Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Medical
• Vision
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K and Roth Plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

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.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic math skills

Preferred

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

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.