Apprentice Millwright: Hands-On Die Repair & Machining

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice to learn under a seasoned veteran. You’ll start with a mechanical foundation and receive hands‑on training in dies, tooling, and production equipment.

The tool room is clean, climate‑controlled, and the team emphasizes quality and safety. You will inspect, repair, and refurbish dies and tooling, fabricate components with manual machines, read blueprints, and support changeovers.

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 who show aptitude to learn will be considered.
• Blueprint reading skills are a plus.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and committed to a clean and organized work environment.
• 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

Mechanically inclined

Team player

Willing to learn

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice to learn under a seasoned veteran. You’ll start with a mechanical foundation and receive hands‑on training in dies, tooling, and production equipment.

The tool room is clean, climate‑controlled, and the team emphasizes quality and safety. You will inspect, repair, and refurbish dies and tooling, fabricate components with manual machines, read blueprints, and support changeovers.