General Machinist Trainee

Honeywell International Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking General Machinist Trainees to join their innovative training program. This opportunity involves a comprehensive 12-month curriculum, combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience in CNC machining and metal fabrication. Trainees will learn essential skills, including blueprint reading, CNC programming, and inspection methods, preparing them for a successful career in machining. With a focus on safety and quality, this program offers a pathway to certification and a full-time position as a General Machinist. If you are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Available

Hands-on Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work any shift and complete Machine Tool Technology courses.

Responsibilities

• Attend 9-month classroom training followed by 3-month on-the-job training.
• Operate machines to produce metal parts and ensure quality standards.
• Demonstrate safety and proper handling of machinery.

Skills

CNC Programming

Blueprint Reading

Machining Techniques

Inspection Methods

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Problem Solving Abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Machine Tool Technology courses

Tools

Lathes

Mills

CNC Equipment

Measuring Instruments

Job description

Summary

General Machinist Trainee will be enrolled in a training program to equip individuals with the skills to operate machinery and manufacture precision metal parts, often involving hands-on training in manual and CNC machining techniques. The trainee program will consist of 9 months of classroom training and 3 months of on-the-job machining training. At the conclusion of the program, all trainees are eligible to receive a machining certificate. Upon receiving a certificate, trainees must successfully pass a machinist assessment and will be converted to a General Machinist position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend 9-month general machinist classroom training followed by 3-month on-the-job training. Successful trainees will obtain a certificate in machining at the completion of the program. Upon receiving a certificate, trainees must successfully pass a machinist assessment and will be converted to a General Machinist.
• Machining Techniques: Operate various machines such as lathes, mills, and CNC equipment to produce metal parts.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret blueprints and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• CNC Programming: Programming and setting up CNC lathes and mills.
• Safety: Demonstrate production floor safety and proper handling of machinery and tools.
• Inspection Methods: Demonstrate skills in inspecting parts for accuracy and quality.
• Metallurgy: Understand the properties of different metals and how they react to machining processes.
• Lean Manufacturing Principles: Work in environment to incorporate Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, and TPM to improve efficiency and quality.
• Work holding Principles: Demonstrate ability to secure parts properly during machining.
• Perform machine language editing.
• Utilizes holding devices, jigs, fixtures, accessories, measuring instruments, and cutting tools necessary to the performance of the task.
• Works from prints.
• Uses all necessary tools, fixtures and gages and where required.
• Responsible for checking produced parts to standards furnished for the operation.
• Required to do rework and perform in-process checks for accuracy.
• Perform in-process inspection.

You Must Have

• US Citizenship, able to obtain and maintain US DOE Q level security clearance
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work any shift
• Machine Tool Technology courses from local High Schools or Vocational Tech Programs (completion by May 31, 2025)

We Value

• Hands on Learning
• Technical Skills
• Problem Solving Abilities
• Attention to Details
• Strong Work Ethic
• Safety
• Teamwork
• Open Dialog

This job description/job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Honeywell FM&T is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

Additional Information

• JOB ID: 2725
• Remote Eligibility: Hybrid
• Travel Required: 0-10%
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly
• Relocation Available: Yes