Industrial Millwright Apprentice: Mentored Die & Tooling

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

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright Apprentice to learn under a seasoned mentor in a climate-controlled tool room. The role combines manual machining, die repair, and production tooling with hands-on guidance from an experienced technician.

You bring a mechanical foundation and a willingness to learn; safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential. The position provides practical training across lathes, milling machines, grinders, and tooling setup, with

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.

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

Lathe operation

Milling operation

Blueprint reading

Manual machining

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Safety awareness

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Job description

6 Degrees Search in Skokie, IL is seeking an Industrial Millwright Apprentice to learn under a seasoned mentor in a climate-controlled tool room. The role combines manual machining, die repair, and production tooling with hands-on guidance from an experienced technician.

You bring a mechanical foundation and a willingness to learn; safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential. The position provides practical training across lathes, milling machines, grinders, and tooling setup, with