Jefferson College Precision Machining Apprenticeship

The H-J Family of Companies; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Work Experience

1-on-1 Mentorship

Classroom Instruction

Low debt education

Job summary

The H-J Family of Companies is offering a part-time, on-site apprenticeship in CNC Set-Up Programmer—Milling and Turning at High Ridge, Missouri. The program targets students from Jefferson College enrolled in Precision Machining, with eligibility limited to current H-J employees or Jefferson College students.

Earn from Day 1 with structured classroom instruction and 1-on-1 mentorship. The apprenticeship aims to develop hands-on skills, reduce debt, and build a clear path to a high-paying career

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship for students enrolled in Precision Machining.
• Paid apprenticeship with progression.
• On-the-job training complemented by college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up, operate, and maintain CNC machinery.
• Develop programs to control milling and turning processes.
• Work under mentorship to grow technical skills in machining.

Education

Enrollment in Precision Machining program (Jefferson College)

Tools

CNC Milling

Machining Equipment

Job description

Job Category: Toolroom Design

Requisition Number: JEFFE001376

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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High Ridge, MO 63049, USA

Description

This opportunity is for students from Jefferson College who are currently enrolled in the Precision Machining program.

Only current H-J employees or Jefferson College students should apply to this opportunity. If you do not meet this criterion, please look at other H-J opportunities.

An apprenticeship is an industry-driven, "earn-while-you-learn" career pathway that combines real-world job experience with structured classroom instruction. Available to both new hires and current employees, it provides a direct path to a high-paying career while building a skilled workforce for regional employers.

Key Features:

• Paid Work Experience: Earn a competitive wage from Day 1, with pay increases as your skills grow.
• 1-on-1 Mentorship: Work directly alongside experienced industry professionals who guide your daily development.
• Classroom Instruction: Gain job-related technical knowledge and foundational training through college coursework.
• Zero or Low Debt: Complete your training while earning a living, avoiding heavy student loans.

The H-J Family of Companies offers an apprenticeship in CNC Set-Up Programmer—Milling and Turning. this apprentice is designed to grow skills in developing programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. The apprentice will learn to set up, operate, and maintain equipment.

If you are interested in an apprentice at H-J, but are not currently a student at Jefferson College, you can reach out to Samantha Roberson, [e-mail], and Keith Boyer, [e-mail], at Jefferson College to learn more about the apprentice program.

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