Machinist Apprentice

Hydromat Inc; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated machinist apprentice to join their team in a climate-controlled environment. This role involves setting up and operating CNC and manual machines to produce high-precision parts, ensuring quality through inspection and grinding processes. The position offers a comprehensive training program aimed at achieving Journeyman Machinist status, providing an excellent opportunity for growth and skill development. With a strong focus on teamwork and self-motivation, this is a fantastic chance to kickstart your career in machining while enjoying great benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Year-round climate-controlled work environment

Accrued vacation from day one

Paid holidays

Complete benefits package

401K with employer match

EAP-Employer Assistance Program

Basic Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; NIMS level I or equivalent machining knowledge.
• Must be self-motivated and willing to learn in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and manual machines to produce precision parts.
• Inspect and grind parts to design specifications in the tool room.

Skills

CNC Machining

Manual Machining

Inspection Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Mathematics

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NIMS Level I Credentials

Technical Associates Degree

Tools

CNC Machines

Manual Machine Tools

Job description

WE OFFER GREAT BENEFITS!

- Year-round climate-controlled work environment

- Start accruing vacation from day one! Accrued each pay period, you can receive 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of PTO your first year. That increases to 120 hours of vacation after three years.

- Nine (9) paid Holidays

- Complete Benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision and Flex Spending Accounts.

- 401K with employer match, Hydromat will match 50% up to 6% of pay.

- BENEFITS PAID 100% BY HYDROMAT: EAP-Employer Assistance Program, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Identity Protection, Worker Compensation, Wellness Program, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability.

A machinist apprentice sets up CNC and manual machine(s), inspects and/or grinds parts to design specifications in the tool room as required when inspection duties are completed. The individual sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal, including precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. This individual may also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Will complete 8,000 hour training program focused on achieving a Journeyman Machinist status.

This position requires

• High school diploma or GED
• NIMS level I credentials or equivalent basic machining knowledge
• Must be self-motivated and work well in a team environment
• Willingness to learn

Additional experience

• NIMS level II is a plus
• Technical Associates Degree highly preferred

This position requires a first shift work schedule.

Hydromat's workplace is climate controlled through all weather seasons.