Machine Apprentice 1st Year

Ultra Machining Company; Monticello (MN); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Machining Company in Minnesota is seeking a Machinist Apprentice to work across the machine shop under a mentor. The program emphasizes balancing work tasks with college-level machining coursework so you can earn a degree or certificate while employed. This apprenticeship is designed to develop hands-on skills and career growth within UMC, Inc.

Resumes reflecting this plan will be considered. The role focuses on learning to operate various machines, following safety protocols, and

Qualifications

• Registered or current first year student in a machining program.
• Displays strong mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn/grow within the company, long-term commitment to a two-year machining degree or similar education path.

Responsibilities

• Manage a reasonable work schedule that doesn’t affect grades and perform tasks from mentor with quality output.
• Observe and perform hands-on work under mentor’s guidance on safety, quality, and work ethic.
• Communicate with Manager and Supervisor on grades, status, and scheduling conflicts with schoolwork.
• Work with managers and mentors on operating various machines in the organization.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Verbal & written communication

Education

First-year machining program student

Job description

Description

Job Summary

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

Candidates considered for this position will be expected to have a plan to attend a college level program for a degree or certificate in machining/advanced machining while working at UMC, Inc. This is an earn and learn program. Resumes and applications that do not reflect this will not be considered.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Machinist Apprentice consist of but are not limited to:

• 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

Requirements

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)