Machining Trainee: Hands-On Path to Machinist

National Machinery LLC; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Starting wage $20-$24/hr

Full-time employment during training

One-on-one training with mentors

Structured one-year training program

Clear career advancement after program

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

National Machinery LLC is seeking a Development Trainee - Machinist for a full-time, entry-level role. The position will rotate through three machining departments and a classroom setting to learn CNC and manual tools and to produce precision parts efficiently and accurately.

No prior experience is required; motivated, reliable applicants will receive hands-on training, mentoring, and a clear path toward a Machinist role with long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Read and understand written instructions.
• Good mechanical and mathematical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Detail oriented; able to actively participate and work in a team environment.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through three machining departments and a classroom setting to learn operation and setup of CNC and manual machines.
• Machine parts to specifications following instructions, drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Perform set-ups and machining operations on milling, grinding, turning and boring or similar equipment.
• Provide quality assurances of meeting company specifications.
• Grow in machining knowledge and skills in preparation for a Machinist position.
• Complete each assessment and/or test in each training block.

Skills

Reading instructions

Mechanical skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Vocational/technical education preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

National Machinery LLC is seeking a Development Trainee - Machinist for a full-time, entry-level role. The position will rotate through three machining departments and a classroom setting to learn CNC and manual tools and to produce precision parts efficiently and accurately.

No prior experience is required; motivated, reliable applicants will receive hands-on training, mentoring, and a clear path toward a Machinist role with long-term career growth.