Machinist Apprentice

Hydromat; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydromat offers a machinist apprentice position where you'll set up CNC and manual machines, while inspecting to specifications. Starting with a supportive learning environment, this role provides extensive training toward Journeyman Machinist status, along with excellent benefits, including a climate-controlled workplace.

Benefits

Year-round climate-controlled work environment

80 hours of vacation and 40 hours PTO first year

Nine paid Holidays

Comprehensive health benefits

401K with employer match

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NIMS level I credentials or equivalent basic machining knowledge.
• Self-motivated, team player with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC and manual machines, inspect and grind parts to design specifications.
• Operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal.
• Complete an 8,000-hour training program to achieve Journeyman Machinist status.

Skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical Associates Degree

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.

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When you work for a world leader that recognizes and rewards your best efforts, you can expect the best for your career. Explore the exceptional opportunities now available at Hydromat, Inc., the leader in precision transfer machine technology. We provide a state-of-the-art environment where challenge and growth go hand-in-hand. Hydromat strives for excellence to guarantee Total Customer Satisfaction.

We are committed to gain the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, suppliers, friends and community. As an industry leader and visionary, our conduct will always be of the highest credibility and ethical values. Our mission is to create innovative and unique manufacturing solutions that provide high quality and cost-effective production capabilities for metalworking manufacturers. We emphasize continued after sales support in the form of engineering, parts inventory, training, and comprehensive customer service.

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