Machinist Apprentice

Hydromat, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round climate-controlled environment

Vacation and PTO

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K with employer match

Additional employer-paid benefits

Job summary

Hydromat, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a dedicated machinist apprentice. The role involves setting up CNC and manual machines, inspecting parts, and fabricating mechanical instruments. An 8,000-hour training program will guide you to Journeyman Machinist status.

Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to learn. The workplace is climate-controlled and offers various benefits including vacation and a comprehensive health package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NIMS Level I credentials or equivalent basic machining knowledge.
• Self-motivated and works well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC and manual machines and inspect/ grind parts.
• Fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments and machine tools.
• Complete 8,000-hour training for Journeyman Machinist status.

Skills

Basic machining knowledge

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical Associate's Degree

Job description

Benefits

• Year‑round climate‑controlled work environment
• Start accruing vacation from day one – 80 hours of vacation plus 40 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing to 120 hours of vacation after three years
• Nine paid holidays
• Complete benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, and Flex Spending Accounts
• 401K with employer match – Hydromat matches 50% up to 6% of pay
• 100% employer payment of additional benefits: EAP, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Identity Protection, Worker Compensation, Wellness Program, Short‑term disability, and Long‑term disability

Job Responsibilities

The machinist apprentice sets up CNC and manual machines, inspects and/or grinds parts to design specifications, and fabricates, modifies or repairs mechanical instruments and machine tools. The role involves operating machine tools to produce precision parts from metal, fabricating and modifying parts to maintain industrial machines, and applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. The apprentice will complete an 8,000‑hour training program to attain Journeyman Machinist status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• NIMS Level I credentials or equivalent basic machining knowledge
• Self‑motivated and works well in a team environment
• Willingness to learn

Additional Experience

• NIMS Level II is a plus
• Technical Associate’s Degree highly preferred

Schedule & Workplace

First shift work schedule. Hydromat’s workplace is climate‑controlled year‑round.