Apprentice Millwright: Manual Machining & Die Repair

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

Job summary

Acloché LLC in Skokie, IL invites an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice to join a climate‑controlled tool room. You’ll learn dies, punches, and production tooling under seasoned mentors and gradually handle lathes, mills, grinders, and drills.

Bring in a mechanical foundation, a can‑do attitude, and a desire to build substantial, long‑term expertise. This entry‑level role offers growth with structured instruction and real tooling experience.

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

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Team player

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Job description

Acloché LLC in Skokie, IL invites an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice to join a climate‑controlled tool room. You’ll learn dies, punches, and production tooling under seasoned mentors and gradually handle lathes, mills, grinders, and drills.

Bring in a mechanical foundation, a can‑do attitude, and a desire to build substantial, long‑term expertise. This entry‑level role offers growth with structured instruction and real tooling experience.