Apprentice Intern - Production-US

Kennametal; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal offers a Machinist Apprentice program in Minnesota where new joiners learn CNC operations and advance through multi-axis machining during a structured year of hands-on training.

The role emphasizes safety, blueprint reading, and precision measurement as foundational skills, with transition to 2nd or 3rd shift after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, 18+ years old.
• Manufacturing work experience or technical school certification preferred.
• Willingness to learn CNC operations, blueprints and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Complete on-the-job training and online courses focused on setting up and running CNC machines in a production environment.
• Learn industry standards, materials, safety policies, documentation and communication with the manufacturer.
• Adhere to safety policies to maintain a 100% safe work environment.
• Safely set up and operate mills, lathes and grinders.
• Read blueprints and use precision measurement tools to ensure quality.
• Align and secure holding fixtures and tools on machines.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Complete documentation and data entry accurately and timely.
• Maintain regular attendance and timely performance.

Skills

Relevant experience

Customer service

Learning ability

Machining operations

Blueprint reading

Safety mindset

Verbal & written communication

Basic math

Lifting up to 33 lb

Education

Age 18+

High school diploma or GED

Manufacturing/technical training preferred

Job description

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader,Kennametal Inc.delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more atkennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Apprentice Intern -Production

Shift: 1st shift for 1 year of training then will move to either 2nd or 3rd shift

Job Summary:

This role begins by learning CNC operations and gradually progress into multiple axis machining through structured, hands‑on training within an assigned department. The Machinist Apprentice position will participate in a 1-year apprenticeship program, where upon successful completion, obtain a Kennametal Certified CNC Machinist certificate and transition into a second or third shift CNC Machinist position.

Key Job Responsibilities:

In this apprenticeship-level role, you will learn to:

• Complete on‑the‑job training and online training courses focused on setting up and running variety of CNC machines in a production environment.

• Learn about industry standards and regulations, materials used in production, safety policies, formula calculations, proper documentation, and appropriate communication with the manufacturer.

• Adhere to and follow all company safety policies and procedures to assure commitment to a 100% safe work environment.

• Safely and efficiently setup and operate machine tools, such as mills, lathes, and grinders.

• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

• Work from and read blueprints; performing inspection of machined products by selecting and setting up precision gaging to ensure external and internal quality specifications and requirements.

• Maintain clean and organized workplace.

• Complete all necessary documentation, electronic data entries and communications accurately and timely.

• Maintain regular attendance and perform duties in a timely manner, arriving and departing for assignments and meetings as required

Required Skills:

• Relevent work experience required 1-3 years

• Self-starter with good customer service skills and a pleasant demeanor.

• Openness to learning new skills and collaborating with other team members to create solutions.

• Ability to learn how to operate various machines such as mills, lathes, and grinders.

• Ability to learn to read and interpret blueprints, use precision measurement tools and closely follow verbal and written instructions.

• Safety mindset with desire to contribute to strong safety culture.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient basic math including adding/subtracting fractions and decimals.

• Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 33 pounds.

Education:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Have a high school diploma, or equivalent GED

• Manufacturing work experience or technical school certification preferred

Physical requirements:

• Carrying/Lifting
• Kneeling/Stooping
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Pushing/Pulling

Working Conditions:

• Office
• Plant Floor
• Various Shifts

Equipment

• Safety glasses
• Safety shoes

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.