Machinist Apprentice

enerpac; Town of Antigo (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Enerpac Tool Group in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is launching a Machinist Apprentice program designed for people ready to learn through hands-on shadowing with experienced machinists. This entry-level role focuses on producing precision components using manual and CNC equipment, with formal training and real task exposure.

No prior machining experience is required; we value safety, quality, curiosity, and teamwork as you progress toward becoming a skilled machinist with long-term career potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; positive attitude toward learning.
• Willingness to learn, dependable attendance, and attention to safety.
• Interest in manufacturing, machining, or mechanical trades is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced machinists to learn fundamentals of the trade.
• Assist with setup and operation of manual and CNC equipment.
• Read blueprints, process sheets, and basic machining specs.
• Inspect parts with precision measuring tools and document results.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow quality procedures.

Skills

Self-directed

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Problem solving

Blueprint literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Manual Mills

Manual Lathes

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Multi-Axis Machines

Job description

Overview

ENERPAC – Who we are?

Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 100 countries. The Company's businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol “EPAC”.

Our vision is to be our customer's preferred partner through relentless innovation of industrial tools and services that help them safely and reliably tackle their toughest jobs around the world.

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/.

Summary – basic function of the role

Build your future in the skilled trades through a hands-on Machinist Apprentice opportunity centered on job shadowing, observation, and guided practice alongside experienced machinists. This entry-level role is designed for individuals who are ready to learn, solve problems, and develop the technical skills needed to produce precision components using both manual and advanced CNC equipment. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you will have opportunities to assist with machining tasks and take on more responsibility under appropriate guidance, building a strong foundation for a long-term career in a growing, high-demand trade. No prior machining experience is required—just a commitment to safety, quality, learning, and teamwork.

Shift: 6am-2pm

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on exposure to the machinist trade primarily through job shadowing, observation, and guided practice with experienced machinists.
• Work alongside experienced machinists to learn safe machining practices, production standards, and proven techniques.
• Learn to set up and operate manual mills, manual lathes, CNC mills, CNC lathes, and multi-axis machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, process sheets, work instructions, and basic machining specifications.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools to inspect completed parts.
• Load materials, select tooling, set machine offsets, and assist with machine setups under appropriate guidance.
• Monitor machines and make approved adjustments to maintain product quality and efficient operation.
• Identify defective parts, tool wear, and equipment concerns and report them promptly.
• Complete required production, quality, safety, and apprenticeship documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow all safety and quality requirements.
• Perform increasingly complex machining assignments as skills, knowledge, and proficiency are developed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What the Apprentice Will Learn

• Fundamentals of precision machining, including machine safety, shop practices, and production workflow.
• Setup and operation of manual and CNC machining equipment, progressing from foundational tasks to more advanced work.
• Blueprint reading, machining math, tolerances, tooling selection, offsets, and basic CNC concepts.
• Precision measurement and inspection techniques used to produce parts that meet quality specifications.
• How to recognize and respond to common machining issues, including tool wear, part defects, and process variation.
• Continuous improvement, teamwork, problem-solving, and the professional habits needed to succeed in modern manufacturing.
• A clear progression toward becoming a skilled machinist with portable, in-demand capabilities and long-term career potential.

Skills and Competencies

• Self-directed
• Inspires and motivates others around them
• Encourages and facilitates change
• Possesses the ability to clarify complex situations
• Promotes diversity of ideas
• Able to manage multiple priorities with a bias towards action and speed
• Searches for solutions, drives continuous improvement and constantly raises the bar to stretch own and others’ levels of achievement
• Customer focused
• Constantly displays integrity and respect
• Bases decisions on fact and adopts a disciplined approach
• Actively engages in discussions and openly supports team decisions
• Ability to read interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups or customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education and Experience

Education Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or current progress toward an approved equivalent. Coursework or demonstrated interest in manufacturing, machining, industrial technology, mathematics, or mechanical trades is preferred but not required.

Experience Requirements: Prior machining experience is not required. Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn, dependable attendance, attention to detail, mechanical interest, and the ability to follow safety instructions. The apprentice will learn primarily by job shadowing experienced machinists, observing machining processes, asking questions, and completing assigned tasks under appropriate guidance. The apprentice must also complete applicable cell certification..

Physical Demands

Occasionally, Ascending, or descending ladders, stairs, moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods, moving about to accomplish tasks, or moving from one worksite to another, adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions, communicating with others to exchange information. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned,

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing, medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds, Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Constantly, repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Operating machinery and/or power tools. Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned, Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

Employees will work in a temperature-controlled setting. Employee will also be out in a manufacturing environment. Employee may work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to electrical shock and vibration. Employee will be exposed to various levels of noise based on location.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We will ensure your application is fairly considered and if hired, you will have an equitable opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. Enerpac Tool Group will provide reasonable accommodations within the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for additional information.

If you’re looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Enerpac Tool Group offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the job described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.