Entry-Level Cold Header Trainee – Hands-On Training Path

EmergencyMD; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) and matching

Flexible spending account

Onsite health clinic

Profit-sharing

Job summary

MNP is an award-winning fastener manufacturer based in Michigan. The Machine Operator Trainee role is an entry-level apprenticeship-style program with classroom and hands-on training led by experienced trainers.

No prior experience is required, and there is a path to becoming qualified Cold Header or Thread Roller Operators. Key duties include learning equipment setup, tooling, and reading blueprints, with a strong emphasis on attendance and customer-focused quality.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined.
• Able to use hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Able to commit to perfect attendance during the training schedule.
• Able to read job instructions.
• Able to complete required paperwork.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, lift and sit as needed.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Commit to daily perfect attendance through the training program.
• Participate fully in the training program.
• Learn to use appropriate tools including measurement tools.
• Learn to operate and set up equipment.
• Learn to read and understand blueprints and job specs.
• Learn to check parts for surface discontinuities.
• Learn to weld wire.
• Participate in 5S housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Hand tools usage

Basic computer skills

Read job instructions

Complete required paperwork

Stand, walk, bend, push, pull, lift,_s

Clear communication

Attendance commitment during training

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

MNP is an award-winning fastener manufacturer based in Michigan. The Machine Operator Trainee role is an entry-level apprenticeship-style program with classroom and hands-on training led by experienced trainers.

No prior experience is required, and there is a path to becoming qualified Cold Header or Thread Roller Operators. Key duties include learning equipment setup, tooling, and reading blueprints, with a strong emphasis on attendance and customer-focused quality.