Technical Inside Sales Representative
1st Shift, 45-50 hours per week, plus an occasional Saturday for 4 hour phone rotation
Positions Available: 3
The Sales Department is looking for an energetic individual with strong selling and communication skills for managing current and prospective customers. The ability to work both alone and within a team environment is essential. This candidate would be accountable for executing functions to promote customer service and the sale of products.
Daily responsibilities would include but would not be limited to: determine material requirements, material availability and manufacturing processes needed to complete quote or order by reviewing blueprints and specifications (ASTM, AMS, MIL- STD etc.) by utilizing computer system. You would apply pricing standards to determine costs. Work in conjunction with the Blacksmith, Quality Control, Metallurgy and Purchasing to determine methods and pricing for unusual or new orders. Responsible for negotiation of price, delivery and other items with the customer and/or the outside sales representative. Follow up with customers to gather information on inquiries prior to quoting and to determine customer’s status with quote. Work with outside sales representatives to follow up on outstanding quotations, to develop forging product applications and to build customer relationships. Makes sales calls to current and potential customers to promote products and assist with problem resolution. Assist in the collection of delinquent accounts and research competitor’s capabilities, and recommend product or method changes to enhance competitiveness.
Skills, Experience, Education Requirement: Sucessful candidate will have prior technical sales experience with forgings (or other heavy industry steel products). Must be comfortable working with material specifications; steel processing, blueprint reading and proficient with Microsoft Office. Education should be equivalent to Baccalaureate Degree or accredited apprenticeship. Bilingual a plus.

Candidates with no prior technical sales experience with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering with a materials technical concentration will be considered for estimatng and sales position.
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CNC & Manual Lathe Machinist, CNC Milling Machinist
2nd Shift, Mon-Fri 3:30pm - 2am + weekends/OT as needed
Positions Available: 2
Must be able to perform duties to set up, operate machines, and edit programs. Prior to loading part, identify forgings and verify blueprint and dimensions. Examine material visually for flaws and defects. Monitor first piece run when using edited or new program to ensure safe run conditions and quality specifications. Use mathematics together with the analytical use of complicated blueprints. Previous knowledge of machining operations is required. Need to be able to select, load and backplot existing programs to ensure safe and productive machining - edit if necessary. You would be responsible for your own set-ups, install tools and fixtures. Be able to load material into machine with overhead crane using the proper lifting techniques. You should have experience with the following equipment: tape measures, cranes, calipers, diameter tapes, micrometers, PC (computers) and common hand tools. We would like individuals to work in cooperation with all fellow employee owners to sustain a strong team atmosphere. To be considered as an applicant for any machinist position, please request the machine shop test and attach w/ the application. You must complete this test at Scot Forge and submit with application.
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Machine Repair Technician
2nd Shift
Positions Available: 1
The Machine Repair/Rebuild Department needs an individual with a good strong knowledge of a variety of machine tools, such as: lathes, mills, grinders and drill presses. Assigned duties include preventative maintenance on a group of assigned machines, rebuilding projects and repairs. Strong troubleshooting skills a must, keeping the machines in production is the utmost priority. Must have excellent mechanical skills, ability to read blueprints, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
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Maintenance Repair Technician
1st Shift, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm + weekends/OT as needed
Positions Available: 1
The Machine Repair/Rebuild Department needs an individual with a good strong knowledge of a variety of machine tools, such as: lathes, mills, grinders and drill presses. Assigned duties include preventative maintenance on a group of assigned machines, rebuilding projects and repairs. Strong troubleshooting skills a must, keeping the machines in production is the utmost priority. Must have excellent mechanical skills, ability to read blueprints, hydraulic and electrical schematics. A candidate for this position must possess very good communication skills and must have good mechanical skills, ability to read mechanical drawings, hydraulic and electrical schematics for troubleshooting purposes
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Material Handler/Truck Drive
1st shift
Positions Available: 1
The Shipping Department needs an individual with a good driving record and has a professional appearance and conduct while on the job. Must be able to load and position material on truck bed for proper weight distribution and space utilization. Deliver product to customer locations and obtain appropriate shipping and receiving document signatures at each locations. Individual needs to have a strong sense of direction for the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs. Follow all rules set by the Department of Transportation and maintain a good/safe driving record. Communicate and coordinate vehicle maintenance needs with appropriate personnel. Assist in grinding, stamping, palletizing, and strapping as required. Previous truck driving and forklift experience is a plus.
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