Apprentice Industrial Millwright: Die Repair & Machining

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC. in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright Apprentice to learn and contribute to die repair and tooling fabrication under a seasoned mentor.

You will handle manual machine tools, inspect and refurbish dies, punches, and production tooling, read blueprints, and support setup and changeovers in a climate-controlled shop. Strong mechanical foundation and eagerness to learn are valued; high school diploma required; pay $28.00–$32.00 per hour, first shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training a strong plus.
• Experience in manual machining with lathe and mill preferred.
• Blueprint reading ability and strong mechanical aptitude are desired.

Responsibilities

• Learn inspection, repair, and refurbishment of dies, punches, and tooling under direct mentorship.
• Fabricate replacement components and tooling using manual machining tools.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses and related equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints when available.
• Apply hands-on judgment for legacy tooling without prints.
• Use precision measurement tools and maintain accurate records of repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training (a strong plus)

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC. in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright Apprentice to learn and contribute to die repair and tooling fabrication under a seasoned mentor.

You will handle manual machine tools, inspect and refurbish dies, punches, and production tooling, read blueprints, and support setup and changeovers in a climate-controlled shop. Strong mechanical foundation and eagerness to learn are valued; high school diploma required; pay $28.00–$32.00 per hour, first shift.