Industrial Millwright Apprentice: Hands-On Die & Tooling

Soap Creek Resources; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice in Skokie, IL. Pay is $28.00–$32.00 per hour, 1st shift, on-site. You will learn to inspect, repair, and refurbish dies and tooling under mentorship in a clean, climate-controlled tool room.

The role requires basic mechanical foundation and a strong willingness to learn the trade properly. Prior lathe/mill experience is preferred, with safety and quality standards emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training is a strong plus.
• Background in manual machining with lathe and mill experience.
• Mechanically inclined candidates with eagerness to learn considered.
• Blueprint reading skills are a plus.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform inspection, repair, and refurbishment of dies, punches, and production tooling under direct mentorship.
• Fabricate replacement components and tooling 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 without 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Lathe & milling experience

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Manual machine tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Height gauges

Job description

Soap Creek Resources is seeking an Industrial Millwright – Apprentice in Skokie, IL. Pay is $28.00–$32.00 per hour, 1st shift, on-site. You will learn to inspect, repair, and refurbish dies and tooling under mentorship in a clean, climate-controlled tool room.

The role requires basic mechanical foundation and a strong willingness to learn the trade properly. Prior lathe/mill experience is preferred, with safety and quality standards emphasized.