Apprentice Millwright: Die Repair & Tooling - 1st Shift

Vogrinc Search Group; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice in Skokie, IL. The position offers hands‑on mentorship and a pathway to master dies, punches, and tooling while working with a climate‑controlled tool room and growing your mechanical skills.

You will learn inspection, repair, and fabrication using manual machines, read engineering drawings, and operate lathes, mills, and grinders. Competitive hourly pay and a steady first shift support your long‑term career goals.

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

Lathe operation

Milling operation

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Job description

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice in Skokie, IL. The position offers hands‑on mentorship and a pathway to master dies, punches, and tooling while working with a climate‑controlled tool room and growing your mechanical skills.

You will learn inspection, repair, and fabrication using manual machines, read engineering drawings, and operate lathes, mills, and grinders. Competitive hourly pay and a steady first shift support your long‑term career goals.