Industrial Operations / Continuous Improvement Internship
Scot Forge Company is looking to hire an Industrial Operations / Continuous Improvement Intern for the Summer of 2027 at the corporate facility in Spring Grove, IL. An operations/continuous improvement internship at Scot Forge will provide a variety of experiences and exposure to the manufacturing management and continuous improvement profession. This intern will be supporting the operations management team through their daily tasks and projects.
Anticipated Projects include:
- Collaborating with the Plant Management and Supervisors on continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing floor.
- Lead and participate in shop floor projects and daily meetings.
- Drive 5S activities and events in the shop.
- Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Daily Collaborative Meeting (DCM) efforts.
- Act on action items to support operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
Required Skills:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree majoring in Industrial Engineering
- Rising Junior or higher at start of internship
- Independent worker with strong self-management and problem-solving skills, who can demonstrate learning agility
- Knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM software.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Skills:
- Certifications in Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, and/or Safety Compliance
- Effective collaborator with strong communication skills
- Knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing processes.
- Previous exposure to CNC machining or machinery
- Geometrical Tolerance specification/application knowledge.
Scot Forge Internship Program Offers:
- Paid Compensation
- Professional Career Development and Mentoring
- Company Sponsored Intern Events
- Cross-Discipline Intern Project
- Meaningful Project Work
- Real World Problem Solving
- Collaborative Work Environment
- Profit-Sharing Bonus
Additional Requirements:
- Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Must be able to pass a 90 day head hair drug test today.
Review of applications will begin September 28th and continue until the position is filled.
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 base 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.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering
- Rising junior or higher at the start of the internship
- Independent work, self-management, problem-solving, and learning agility
- Knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM software
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications
- Certification in Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, or Safety Compliance
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Previous exposure to CNC machining or machinery
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing specification and application
- Authorization to work anywhere in the United States without sponsorship
- Ability to pass a pre-employment 90-day hair drug test
What We Do
Based in Spring Grove, Illinois, U.S.A, Scot Forge has a 130-year plus track record of success. Scot Forge is considered the industry leader in open die forging and rolled ring forging. As the premier provider of high-quality metal forging solutions, we have experts in your specific industry to help deliver the largest range of open die forging capabilities. With five U.S. facilities, including two joint ventures, and more than 1.3 million square feet of manufacturing space, Scot Forge offers the most modern open-die and rolled-ring forge facilities in North America. 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 parts used in demanding applications all over the world.
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