Machining Co-op: CNC Milling/Turning Apprentice

JWF Industries, Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

JWF Industries in Johnstown, PA is seeking motivated Machining Co-op Students to join our growing manufacturing team. This cooperative education program blends classroom instruction with paid, hands-on work in a professional manufacturing environment, giving students real-world CNC machining experience while developing essential skills.

As a Machining Co-op, you will work alongside experienced machinists and programmers to learn CNC milling and turning, blueprint interpretation, precision

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an approved cooperative education program.
• Vo-Tech Machining student in junior or senior year.
• Coursework in machining, CNC technology, blueprint reading, and precision measurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist machinists with CNC machining operations and activities.
• Learn the setup and operation of CNC mills, lathes and other manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Perform basic machine operation tasks under supervision and training guidelines.
• Utilize precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and indicators to inspect parts.
• Assist with quality inspections to verify dimensional accuracy and conformance to specifications.
• Learn tooling selection, tool setup, and machine preparation procedures.
• Load and unload materials and components as part of machining operations.
• Assist with material handling, staging, and movement of parts throughout production.
• Support machine setup activities, fixture preparation, and tooling organization.
• Monitor production processes and report quality or operational concerns.
• Follow manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and production requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement and workplace organization activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with additional machining and manufacturing duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC machining operations

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Quality inspections

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Education

Vo-Tech Machining student (jr/sr year)

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Measuring tools (calipers, micrometers)

Fixture setup

Job description

JWF Industries in Johnstown, PA is seeking motivated Machining Co-op Students to join our growing manufacturing team. This cooperative education program blends classroom instruction with paid, hands-on work in a professional manufacturing environment, giving students real-world CNC machining experience while developing essential skills.

As a Machining Co-op, you will work alongside experienced machinists and programmers to learn CNC milling and turning, blueprint interpretation, precision