CNC Machining Apprentice — Hands-On Training & Mentorship

Tegra Medical; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

T Tegra Medical Hernando, MS, offers a full-time hourly apprenticeship program in precision machining. The CNC Machining Apprentice program is MAP-approved and combines online coursework with hands-on work under experienced mentors to develop skills for CNC lathes, Swiss lathes, and milling machines.

The program provides structured training toward career advancement, with mentorship from dept. leads, engineers, and operators, and opportunities to work with a range of materials including metals,

Qualifications

• Experience in a small device manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience operating Mazak, Makino, Star or other CNC turning centers is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, specs, and quality plans; strong oral and written communication.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and meet deadlines; self-motivated.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to use measurement/inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Review setup sheets and specs to understand machining sequence and dimensions.
• Work from procedures and prescribed operation sequences to achieve parts per print and quality specs.
• Adjust tool offsets and monitor process conditions for burrs and surface finishes.
• Assemble cutting tools and position in machine spindles per instructions.
• Ensure proper lubrication and cooling of workpieces; produce quality parts.
• Monitor machine operation and detect malfunctions or worn tools.
• Notify supervisor of discrepancies; perform self-inspection during machining.
• Achieve designated training hours in online manufacturing training.
• Perform secondary operations alongside CNC machining and machine non-metal materials.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Manual dexterity

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Vocational machining/engineering background (preferred)

Tools

Mazak

Makino

Star CNC

Job description

T Tegra Medical Hernando, MS, offers a full-time hourly apprenticeship program in precision machining. The CNC Machining Apprentice program is MAP-approved and combines online coursework with hands-on work under experienced mentors to develop skills for CNC lathes, Swiss lathes, and milling machines.

The program provides structured training toward career advancement, with mentorship from dept. leads, engineers, and operators, and opportunities to work with a range of materials including metals,