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Scot Forge Company Manufacturing Operations Intern in Spring Grove, Illinois

Manufacturing Operations

Scot Forge Company is looking to hire an Operations Intern for the Summer of 2025 at the corporate facility in Spring Grove, IL. An operations internship at Scot Forge will provide a variety of experiences and exposure to the manufacturing management profession. This intern will be supporting the operations management team through their daily tasks and projects.

This Program Offers:

  • Paid Compensation

  • Professional Career Development and Mentoring

  • Real World Problem Solving

  • Meaningful Project Work

  • Collaborative Work Environment

Anticipated Projects include:

  • Collaborating with the Plant Management and Supervisors on identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing floor.

  • Participate in and support shop floor projects focused on enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and optimizing processes.

  • Join daily walks and meetings to observe operations and help identify areas for improvement.

  • Assist in driving 5S activities, including organizing and participating in 5S events within the shop.

  • Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Daily Control Meeting (DCM) activities to help maintain equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

  • Help track and act on identified action items to support operational goals.

  • Assist in conducting root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues affecting quality and productivity

  • Support compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

Required Skills

  • Minimum Sophomore standing in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.

  • Independent worker with strong self-management and problem-solving skills, who can demonstrate learning agility in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Process Optimization initiatives.

  • Knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM software.

  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, including 5S and Kaizen, preferred.

  • 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.

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.

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 testing.

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