Apprentice Industrial Millwright - Die Repair & Tooling

Key People; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice to learn under a seasoned veteran in a climate-controlled tool room environment.

You will start with a mechanical foundation, receive mentorship, and progressively repair and refurbish dies, punches, and tooling using manual machines. Expect hands-on training, blueprint reading, and strict safety practices as you contribute to tooling uptime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform inspection, repair, and refurbishment of dies, punches, and production tooling under direct mentorship.
• Fabricate replacement components and tooling 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 without prints.
• Use precision measurement instruments including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and height gauges.
• Support tooling setup, alignment, and adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Assist production teams during changeovers, setups, and startups as needed.
• Maintain tooling inventory and keep records of repairs and modifications.
• Follow safety, quality and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Blueprint reading

Team oriented

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Lathe

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Drill presses

Job description

Key People in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice to learn under a seasoned veteran in a climate-controlled tool room environment.

You will start with a mechanical foundation, receive mentorship, and progressively repair and refurbish dies, punches, and tooling using manual machines. Expect hands-on training, blueprint reading, and strict safety practices as you contribute to tooling uptime.