Industrial Millwright Apprentice: Die Repair & Machining

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice. You will learn inspection, repair, and refurbishment of dies and production tooling under direct mentorship, using manual machining tools.

This role requires a mechanical foundation, a willingness to absorb knowledge, and the discipline to uphold safety, quality, and precise workmanship as you progress under a seasoned veteran.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training 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 there is strong aptitude and 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

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training (plus)

Tools

Lathe experience

Milling machine experience

Job description

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice. You will learn inspection, repair, and refurbishment of dies and production tooling under direct mentorship, using manual machining tools.

This role requires a mechanical foundation, a willingness to absorb knowledge, and the discipline to uphold safety, quality, and precise workmanship as you progress under a seasoned veteran.