Precision Hot Forging Production Operator
Job Description
Job DescriptionReady to Turn Heat and Force into Craft?
Do you enjoy making machines sing? Can you read a blueprint and see the finished part in your mind? Are you the person others count on to show up, suit up, and get it right? If so, you could be our next Precision Hot Forging Production Operator.
The Mission
Own the performance of a horizontal forging line—setups, changeovers, and steady output that meets tight specifications. Your craftsmanship keeps quality high and production moving.
Your Work, Your Impact
- Install tooling and perform efficient changeovers on forging equipment
- Operate machines to produce components to spec, every cycle
- Diagnose minor issues and adjust safely to maintain throughput
- Use an overhead crane to stage and load raw material
- Read blueprints and use measurement tools to verify tolerances
- Record production and quality data with accuracy
- Maintain a 5S-ready, clean, and organized work area
- Follow safety, environmental, and quality procedures to the letter
- Contribute to other tasks that help the team succeed
Schedules That Fit
- Weekdays | Monday – Friday | 5:00am – 3:30pm
- Weeknights | Monday – Friday | 3:30pm – 2:00am
- Weekend Days | Friday – Sunday | 6:00am – 6:00pm
- Weekend Nights | Friday – Sunday | 6:00pm – 6:00am
Pay & Perks
- $20 – $22.00/hour for Mon – Fri shifts
- $20.40 – $24.90/hour for Fri – Sun shifts
- Night shift premium: +$4.00/hour
- $3,000 sign-on bonus
Where You’ll Be
Hotform, 7034 IL Rt 84, Savanna, IL 61074
Reporting Line: Production Supervisor
What You Bring
- Mechanical aptitude proven through prior roles or hands-on projects
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely
- Initiative to work independently and carry tasks to completion
- Team-oriented communication and relationship-building
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Basic computer competency and solid math skills
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Industrial manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Consistent work record with minimal gaps
- Reliable attendance and punctuality to support production timelines
Bring your steady hands and problem-solving mind—we’ll provide the platform to do your best work.