Industrial Millwright Apprentice: Die Repair & Machining

Confident Search Consultants; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice in Skokie, IL, offering hands‑on training alongside an experienced mentor. The role focuses on inspecting, repairing, and refurbishing dies and tooling, with a strong emphasis on learning the proper techniques and standards in a climate‑controlled shop environment.

You will operate lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and related equipment, read engineering drawings, and assist with tooling setup and changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hands-on lathe and mill experience preferred.
• Blueprint reading skills are a plus.
• Mechanically inclined with willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Learn inspection, repair, and refurbishment of dies, punches, and production tooling under mentorship.
• Fabricate replacement components using manual machine tools.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints when available.

Skills

Manual machining

Mechanical aptitude

Learn ability

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Surface grinder

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice in Skokie, IL, offering hands‑on training alongside an experienced mentor. The role focuses on inspecting, repairing, and refurbishing dies and tooling, with a strong emphasis on learning the proper techniques and standards in a climate‑controlled shop environment.

You will operate lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and related equipment, read engineering drawings, and assist with tooling setup and changes.