Industrial Millwright Apprentice: Die Repair & Machining

United Future; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future is seeking a motivated Industrial Millwright Apprentice in Skokie, IL on the 1st shift. You will learn to inspect, repair, and refurbish dies and tooling under expert mentorship, using lathes, mills, grinders, and precision tools in a climate-controlled tool room.

The role emphasizes hands‑on training, with pathways to develop technical machining skills and a long‑term career in metal fabrication. A mechanical foundation and eagerness to learn are essential.

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

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

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Job description

United Future is seeking a motivated Industrial Millwright Apprentice in Skokie, IL on the 1st shift. You will learn to inspect, repair, and refurbish dies and tooling under expert mentorship, using lathes, mills, grinders, and precision tools in a climate-controlled tool room.

The role emphasizes hands‑on training, with pathways to develop technical machining skills and a long‑term career in metal fabrication. A mechanical foundation and eagerness to learn are essential.