Machine Builder Apprentice

Commercial Tool Group: Commercial Tool & Die, Inc., CG Automation & Fixture, Inc., CG Plastics, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CG Automation & Fixture (CGAF), located in Comstock Park, MI, seeks a Machine Builder Apprentice. This entry-level role trains in machining and machine building while pursuing journeyman certification. The team offers a climate-controlled facility, growth opportunities, and competitive pay.

Responsibilities include assembling components per blueprints, safely operating shop tools, and ensuring part quality. The job emphasizes teamwork and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong math and computer skills
• Ability to interact effectively with various departments
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds regularly

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble components according to blueprints and manuals
• Follow safety and environmental regulations
• Operate hand and power tools, mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, saws, and shears
• Analyze assembly blueprints, schematics and specs for machine builds
• Verify parts conformance using calipers, gauges, and micrometers
• Lay out holes and drill/tap on parts for assembly
• Align components and join with bolts, screws, dowels, welds or rivets
• Construct, rebuild and repair machines and equipment
• Machine start-up and packaging

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Team player

Overtime willingness

Lift 25 lbs

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Building the future of tooling, begins with building a great team!

CG Automation & Fixture (CGAF), located in Comstock Park, MI is looking for a Machine Builder Apprentice! The Machine Build Apprentice is an entry level position for an individual that is interest in becoming a machinist or machine builder. This position will require the individual to work in the machine shop under supervision while at the same time pursuing a journeyman certification.

At CGAF, we offer growth opportunities, great benefits and a climate-controlled facility. Our state of the art facility boasts the latest machining technology in the area and our workforce can build the impossible. This position is ideal for a highly motivated team-player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble components according to assembly blueprints, manuals, engineering memos, sketches, and knowledge of machine construction.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Effectively and safely operating hand and power tools, mills, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, saws, and shears
• Analyze assembly blueprint, schematic, and specifications manuals used in machine building operations.
• Verifies conformance of parts to bill of material and drawings, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers
• Lay out hole locations and drill and tap holes on parts for assembly.
• Align components for assembly, manually or with hoist, and bolts, screws, dowels, weld, or rivet parts together.
• Construct, rebuild, and repair machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Machine start-up and packaging

Essential Education & Abilities

• Ability to interact effectively with various departments in the organization.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong math /computer skills.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds regularly.
• High Schools degree/GED.

Salary: $17 - $20 per hour