Apprentice Industrial Millwright – Die Repair & Machining

KLA Industries, Inc.; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice to learn under a seasoned mentor in a climate‑controlled tool room.

Pay is $28.00–$32.00 per hour, on 1st shift, with strong emphasis on hands‑on training, inspections, and tooling refurbishment. The role focuses on learning dies, punches, and production tooling, operating lathes, milling machines and related equipment, and reading drawings to maintain product quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training is a strong plus.
• Background in manual machining with hands-on lathe and mill experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined candidates without formal machining experience will be considered if they show aptitude.
• Blueprint reading skills are a plus.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and committed to a clean and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform inspection, repair, and refurbishment of dies, punches, and production tooling under direct mentorship.
• Fabricate replacement components and tooling solutions using manual machine tools.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints where available.
• Apply hands-on judgment for legacy tooling with no prints.
• Use precision measurement instruments including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and height gauges.
• Support tooling setup, alignment, and adjustments to maintain quality and dimensions.
• Assist production teams during changeovers, setups, and startups as needed.
• Maintain tooling inventory and keep accurate records of repairs and modifications.
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Height gauges

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice to learn under a seasoned mentor in a climate‑controlled tool room.

Pay is $28.00–$32.00 per hour, on 1st shift, with strong emphasis on hands‑on training, inspections, and tooling refurbishment. The role focuses on learning dies, punches, and production tooling, operating lathes, milling machines and related equipment, and reading drawings to maintain product quality.