Industrial Operations / Continuous Improvement Intern

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

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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.