Industrial Millwright Apprentice: Hands-On Tooling in Skokie

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking an Industrial Millwright Apprentice in Skokie, IL. The role pairs you with a seasoned mentor to learn inspection, repair, and refurbishment of dies and tooling using manual machines.

You will operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders, read blueprints, and gain hands-on experience as you build a solid foundation in tooling and production support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background in manual machining with lathe/mill experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined candidates will be considered if eager to learn.
• Blueprint reading skills are a plus.

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

Manual machining

Lathe/mill experience

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Height gauges

Job description

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking an Industrial Millwright Apprentice in Skokie, IL. The role pairs you with a seasoned mentor to learn inspection, repair, and refurbishment of dies and tooling using manual machines.

You will operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders, read blueprints, and gain hands-on experience as you build a solid foundation in tooling and production support.