Industrial Maintenance / Continuous Improvement Internship

Industrial Maintenance Intern

Scot Forge Company is looking to hire a Maintenance Intern for a 3 month internship at the manufacturing facility in Franklin Park, IL. A Maintenance Internship at Scot Forge will provide a variety of experiences and exposure to the manufacturing environment, and application of mechanical and engineering skills through project work and daily tasks that directly impact production efficiency. 

This Program Offers:

• Paid Compensation  
• Professional Career Development and Mentoring
• Real World Problem Solving 
• Meaningful Project Work 
• Collaborative Work Environment  
• Flexible Scheduling Around Class Schedule

Anticipated Projects and Daily Tasks include:

• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects developed with team; practice documentation and project management skills; utilize Lean Six Sigma / 5S / Lean Manufacturing and related tools 
• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and lubrication procedures on industrial equipment
• Daily inspections to anticipate upcoming repair needs
• Minor repairs on equipment
• Work 1-on-1 with experienced Maintenance professionals on major repairs
• Assist with basic equipment problem identification, diagnosis and repair  
• Learn Lock out/Tag out procedures  
• Familiarization with the substations and distribution of power throughout the plant and the emergency shutdown procedures  
• Learn how to trouble shoot any issues that may come across in the electrical, mechanical or hydraulic areas 

Required Qualifications:

• Active student enrolled higher education programs in industrial maintenance, engineering, or similar
• Ability to work minimum 25 hours a week in shop floor environment
• Written and Verbal communication
• Project Management

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
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs

Review of applications will begin immediately 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.