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Horizontal Forging Machine Operator

MacLean-Fogg Company

Savanna, IL 61074 • $18.00 to $22.00 / hr • 10/13/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Step into the Forge

Picture your first week: you arrive at our Savanna facility, meet your Production Supervisor, and step onto a line where horizontal forging machines turn raw bar stock into precision components. By the end of the shift, you’ve completed accurate changeovers, verified quality against specs, and left a spotless, 5S-ready workstationready for tomorrow’s run.

Why You’ll Thrive Here
  • Operate horizontal forging equipment to craft components that meet exacting standards
  • Set up tooling and perform changeovers efficiently to keep production flowing
  • Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and make safe, timely adjustments
  • Operate an overhead crane to load material into the machine
  • Read blueprints and verify dimensions with basic measuring tools
  • Document production data accurately and completely
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area aligned to 5S
  • Follow safety, environmental, and quality procedures without compromise
  • Pitch in with other tasks that keep the team moving
Compensation & Schedule

Position Type: Hourly, Full Time

Flexible shift options:

  • 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 Range:

  • $20 – $22.00/hour for Mon – Fri shifts
  • $20.40 – $24.90/hour for Fri – Sun shifts
  • Additional $4.00/hour shift premium for night shifts

Bonus: $3,000 sign-on bonus

Where You’ll Work

Location: Hotform, 7034 IL Rt 84, Savanna, IL 61074
Reports to: Production Supervisor

What You Bring
  • Mechanical aptitudefrom prior roles or hands-on hobbies
  • Comfort following written and verbal work instructions
  • Self-starter mindset; you can run with tasks and finish strong
  • Clear, respectful communication and team collaboration
  • Ability to interpret blueprints
  • Basic computer literacy and solid math skills
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior industrial manufacturing experience strongly preferred
  • Consistent work history with limited employment gaps
  • Reliable, on-time attendance to support production schedules

Bring your curiosity, craftsmanship, and commitmentwe’ll supply the tools, training, and teamwork to help you build a career.