Student Learner: Hands-On Manufacturing & Mentorship

Scot Forge Company; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Hearing

Life (Basic & AD&D)

Disability (STD & LTD)

401(k) Plan with match

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tax Savings (FSA & HSA)

Vacation Time

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Scot Forge Company in Illinois invites high school students to join its High School Student Learner program, offering hands-on exposure to modern manufacturing while building technical and professional skills.

You will work alongside experienced employee-owners in a safe, structured environment, learning machining, inspection, metallurgy, and how to use quality tools and documentation. Flexible scheduling respects school commitments and provides real-world experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High school junior or senior in good standing, or a recent graduate.
• At least 16 years of age.
• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Willingness to provide transcripts and faculty or personal recommendations upon request.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely with tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, organized, and productive work environment while following established safety procedures.
• Learn manufacturing fundamentals through hands‑on exposure to machining, inspection, metallurgy, and other industrial disciplines.
• Develop familiarity with quality systems, quality tools, and non‑conformance reporting processes.
• Assist with tool and equipment calibration, material handling, and workplace organization activities.
• Learn manufacturing workflows, including work orders, production documentation, and plant layout practices.
• Build teamwork, communication, and professional workplace skills while working with experienced employee-owners.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Basic computer skills

Follow instructions

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High school student (junior or senior) or recent graduate

Job description

Scot Forge Company in Illinois invites high school students to join its High School Student Learner program, offering hands-on exposure to modern manufacturing while building technical and professional skills.

You will work alongside experienced employee-owners in a safe, structured environment, learning machining, inspection, metallurgy, and how to use quality tools and documentation. Flexible scheduling respects school commitments and provides real-world experience in manufacturing.