Machine Apprentice

Ultra Machining Company (UMC); Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Machining Company (UMC) in Minnesota is seeking a Machinist Apprentice who will work across multiple areas of the machine shop, mentored by experienced machinists to learn the machines, systems, and processes.

The role supports students in a machining program, offering hands-on training, safe work practices, and the chance to pursue a two-year machining degree while contributing to parts production.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or currently enrolled in a machining program (first year).
• Displays strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn and grow within the company.
• Commitment to a two-year machining degree or equivalent education path, with long-term goals in machine trades.

Responsibilities

• Manage a reasonable work schedule that does not affect grades and perform tasks safely with good quality and productivity.
• Observe and/or perform hands-on work based on mentor’s guidance and safety expectations.
• Communicate with Manager and Supervisor about grades, status, and scheduling conflicts with schoolwork.
• Learn to operate various machines in the organization with mentor guidance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computers

Communication

Education

Machining program (first year)

Job description

Job Summary

The Machinist Apprentice works numerous areas of the machine shop mentoring on the machines, systems, and processes under machinist guidance.

Full-time, Part-time Description

Responsibilities

• Manage a reasonable work schedule that doesn’t affect grades, performs assigned tasks from mentor safely with good quality ratings and reasonable productivity output


• Observes and/or performs hands on work based on mentor’s comfort level on apprentice’s comprehension of safety, quality, and demonstrated good work ethics to perform tasks


• Good communication with Manager and Supervisor of Production on current grades, work status, and scheduling conflicts with schoolwork


• Work with manager(s) and mentors on how to operate various machines in the organization

Education And Experience

• Registered or current first year student in a machining program


• Displays strong mechanical aptitude, cultural adeptness, willingness to learn/grow within the company, commitment to two-year machining degree or similar education path, long term commitment to a career in machine trades

Competencies

• Strong mechanical aptitude


• Proficient use of computers


• Good communication skills both verbal and written


• Embodies the personal commitment to the shared core values of UMC: Curiosity, Versatility, Integrity, Grit, Go Beyond

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing with occasional twisting (80-90% of the workday)


• Various sitting periods throughout the shift


• Frequent lifting of materials up to 30 lbs., occasional lifting to 70 lbs.


• Pushing/pulling carts and/or pallet jacks


• Dexterity - with computers, ability to type, use of mouse, at a computer


• Continuous use of hands and upper extremities in fine and gross manipulation using various wrist positions and grip/pinch spans to operate equipment, push buttons, carry boxes, push carts, etc.


• Frequent firm grip with tools requiring torque to tighten machine parts, tooling, and fixtures


• Dexterity - with computers, ability to type, use of mouse, at a computer


• Must be able to meet customer demand requirements for performing visual inspection and/or other product acceptance activities with or without accommodation (only for positions in which this is a requirement of the job per the customer requirement)

Salary Description $17.00-$20.50/hour