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CNC Machinist- Manufacturing - Production - Apprentice

Scot Forge
Franklin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026


CNC MACHINIST / METAL FABRICATION 

HOURS :

  • 2nd SHIFT 
  • 4:00 pm - 4:00 am MONDAY - FRIDAY 
  • 10% SHIFT PREMIUM

Scot Forge is an employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings used in demanding applications all over the world. 

We have locations in Franklin Park, IL, Spring Grove, IL, and Clinton, WI. 

A hair follicle drug screen, lifting test up to 65 lbs and background check are required pre-employment.

We offer you……

  • CAREER ADVANCEMENT 
  • SUPERIOR BENEFITS
  • COMPANY WIDE PROFIT-SHARING BONUS PLAN
  • ESOP - EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNWERSHIP PLAN

Helpful experience includes micrometer, caliper, shop math, CNC, mill, lathe, machinist, band saw, tape measure, forklift, grinding, QC, metal fabrication, etc.

AREAS OF FOCUS:

  • Operate, set up and program CNC machinery.   
  • Using gauges - micrometers or calipers 
  • Operating overhead cranes
  • Driving Forklift
  • Actively participate in safe work practices 

Scot Forge has a fully paid customized training program for CNC machining, set ups and programming for the right candidate. 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS-

  • Set up equipment, install tools and fixtures.  Monitor entire run due to unique forgings.
  • Edit G and M codes and program machine (training provided as needed - experience preferred).
  • Load material into machine utilizing overhead crane to ensure safe machining on forgings up to 3,000 lbs.
  • Monitoring CNC machines/ lathes / mills / saws. Check parts throughout, make adjustments to conform to specifications. 
  • Verify blueprint and dimensions. Visually inspect, layout and prepare materials as required. 
  • Identify forgings and material type. Read and understand entire part routing.
  • Check parts throughout run and make adjustments. Examine material visually for flaws, defects and clean up.
  • Calculate chain and strap adjustments to ensure the safe lifting and transporting of parts.
  • Prior to loading part, identify forgings, material type, and verify blueprint and dimensions.  Examine material visually for flaws, defects and clean-up.
  • Actively participate in safety program to ensure the continued success of the program.#1831

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Minimum Skills-

 High school diploma

 Strong math and computer skills

 Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Preferred Skills -

Use of micrometer, caliper and tape measure

 Machine set up and operation or programming

 Blueprint reading

 Forklift operation

 Crane rigging and operation

 Prior manufacturing experience

BENEFITS: 

We have grown to become a leader in the open die forging industry by rewarding our most valuable resource... OUR EMPLOYEE OWNERS. Employee Benefits include:

    Employee Stock Ownership Plan

    Profit Sharing Bonus

    Medical

    Dental

    Vision 

    Company provided Life Insurance

    Prescription Drug Plan

    401K and Roth Plan

    Paid vacation and holidays

    Short and Long term disability

    Tuition Reimbursement

Scot Forge is a 130 year-old, 100% employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. At Scot Forge, we help our customers with forged solutions from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining, and our national defense. 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 metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world.

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.  







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