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Horizontal Forging Machine Operator

Job in Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois, 61074, USA
Listing for: MacLean-Fogg Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, Production Associate / Production Line, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Assembly
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 22 USD Hourly USD 20.00 22.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Savanna

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 workstation—ready 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 5SFollow 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 – 3:30pmWeeknights | Monday – Friday | 3:30pm – 2:00amWeekend Days | Friday – Sunday | 6:00am – 6:00pmWeekend Nights | Friday – Sunday | 6:00pm – 6:00amPay 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 aptitude—from 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 commitment—we’ll supply the tools, training, and teamwork to help you build a career.
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