Apprentice Millwright - Die Repair & Precision Machining

Zaddy Solutions; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice to learn die repair and manual machining under a seasoned mentor. You bring a mechanical foundation and a strong willingness to learn, with safety and quality at the forefront.

You will inspect, repair, and refurbish dies and tooling, operate lathes and milling machines, read drawings, measure with micrometers and calipers, and support setups and changeovers as you grow in the trade.

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 strong aptitude and genuine eagerness to learn.
• Blueprint reading skills are a plus.
• Reliable, team‑oriented, and committed to a clean and organized work environment.
• Someone who wants to learn a trade properly, not shortcuts.

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 that has no existing prints.
• Use precision measurement instruments including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and height gauges.
• Support tooling setup, alignment, and adjustments to maintain product 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

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Calipers

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice to learn die repair and manual machining under a seasoned mentor. You bring a mechanical foundation and a strong willingness to learn, with safety and quality at the forefront.

You will inspect, repair, and refurbish dies and tooling, operate lathes and milling machines, read drawings, measure with micrometers and calipers, and support setups and changeovers as you grow in the trade.