1St Shift Machine Apprentice - Manual Machinist Focus

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc in Stratham, NH is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to support our industrial maintenance shop. You will fabricate, modify, repair, and reverse-engineer precision components essential to keeping production equipment running safely and reliably.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on machining, can read drawings, and works well in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with manual lathes and mills, and a good command of measurement tools, will help you

Qualifications

• Hands-on manual machining experience in industrial settings.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings.
• Proficient with micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Experience machining to close tolerances.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes and milling machines.
• Fabricate and repair mechanical parts and tooling.
• Support maintenance with parts for repairs and preventive work.
• Read drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts with precision measuring tools.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized shop area.

Skills

Manual machining

Teamwork

Communication

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Troubleshooting

Independence

MS Office

AutoCAD

Education

High Diploma

Associate’s degree

Technical school

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

Position Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to support the day-to-day operations of an industrial maintenance shop. This role fabricates, modifies, repairs, and reverse-engineers precision components that help keep production equipment running safely and reliably. The ideal candidate is a skilled tradesperson with strong manual machining experience, excellent mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work from drawings, sketches, sample parts, or verbal instructions in a fast-paced maintenance environment.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, saws, and other standard machine shop equipment.
• Fabricate, repair, and modify mechanical parts, tooling, guards, brackets, shafts, bushings, spacers, fixtures, and other machine components.
• Support maintenance technicians by producing or reworking parts needed for equipment repairs, rebuilds, breakdown response, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, sketches, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, materials, and machining methods.
• Perform layout work, measure parts, and verify finished components using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, depth gauges, and bore gauges.
• Determine appropriate machining processes, tooling, speeds, feeds, and work-holding methods for one-off and small-batch repair work.
• Inspect finished work to confirm accuracy, fit, finish, and compliance with required specifications.
• Troubleshoot damaged or worn parts and recommend practical repair or replacement solutions.
• Maintain machine shop equipment, tooling, measuring instruments, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Skills & Knowledge:

• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on manual machining experience in an industrial, manufacturing, maintenance, toolroom, or repair environment.
• Strong experience operating manual lathes and manual milling machines.
• Ability to machine parts to close tolerances and verify work using precision measuring tools.
• Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, damaged parts, and verbal instructions.
• Solid understanding of shop math, materials, cutting tools, speeds and feeds, fits, clearances, and machining best practices.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and ability to support urgent maintenance needs.
• Ability to work independently while prioritizing requests and communicating effectively with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.
• Ability to execute detailed assignments and support mechanical systems effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to use AutoCAD is a plus.

Education:

• High Diploma
• Associate’s degree in a related major or equivalent on the job experience preferred
• Completion of certified technical school curriculum in a technical discipline preferred

Other Requirements:

• Shift flexibility to support business needs

Compensation Range:

$22.07 - $28.69

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company will not sponsor applicants for this positionfor work visas.

Lindt USA’s salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job‑related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.

Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.