Manufacturing - Production - Entry Level - Metal Fab Forge

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Forge Metal. Build Skills. Own Your Future.

At Scot Forge, our forging teams produce the critical metal components that power infrastructure, energy, transportation, mining, aerospace, and national defense applications around the world. We're looking for hardworking individuals who enjoy hands-on work, thrive in a manufacturing environment, and are interested in building a long-term career.

As a Forge Utility Worker, you'll work alongside experienced blacksmiths and forge operators to support forging operations, move material through the production process, and help produce high-quality forged products. No forging experience is required for the right candidate. Scot Forge provides hands-on training and development opportunities to help you build your skills and advance your career.

What You'll Do

• Support forging operations by preparing, handling, and transporting metal materials throughout the production process.
• Load and unload forgings using tongs while working closely with forge furnaces, hammers, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect, grind, stamp, and identify forged products to ensure quality and production requirements are met.
• Move materials, remove scrap, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work with blacksmiths and production team members to keep work flowing safely and efficiently.
• Learn forging, material handling, and manufacturing processes through Scot Forge's structured training program.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform frequent heavy lifting of up to 65 pounds.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment with exposure to heat.
• Strong math and mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills and experience using a tape measure.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, or industrial experience.
• Experience using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Experience with machine setup and operation.
• Blueprint reading experience.
• Forklift experience.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Frequent lifting and handling of materials weighing up to 65 pounds.
• Regular standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and repetitive physical activity.
• Exposure to high temperatures, noise, dust, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Work performed in an active forging and production environment.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer lift test.

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug screen, background check, and post-offer lift test.
• Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Overtime, including Saturdays, may be required based on production needs.

Why Join Scot Forge?

As a 100% employee-owned company, Scot Forge offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while sharing in the success you help create.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Career growth through hands-on training and advancement opportunities
• Stable, growing manufacturing organization with more than 130 years of success

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 & HSA), 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.