Machinist Apprentice: Hands-On CNC Training & Fast-Track Pay

Vista Metals; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 47,527,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

AD&D Coverage

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Vista Metals in McKeesport, PA invites aspiring machinists to join the Machinist Apprenticeship Program. You will learn to operate CNC horizontal and vertical lathes, surface grinders, and CNC mills under expert mentorship, gaining hands-on experience in a learn-at-your-own-pace setting.

Starting pay is $16.61/hr with rapid advancement to $28+/hr after completing the foundational program, and overtime opportunities that can push annual earnings beyond $60,000.

Qualifications

• Must pass an entrance exam to start the program.
• Foundational skills in basic mechanical drawings and caliper reading required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Learn and operate CNC lathes, mills and grinding equipment under supervision.
• Translate simple 2D blueprints into precision components with tolerances to 0.001.
• Maintain safety standards and quality during hands-on training.

Skills

Technical Blueprint Interpretation

Precision Metrology

Advanced Machine Operations

Job description

Vista Metals in McKeesport, PA invites aspiring machinists to join the Machinist Apprenticeship Program. You will learn to operate CNC horizontal and vertical lathes, surface grinders, and CNC mills under expert mentorship, gaining hands-on experience in a learn-at-your-own-pace setting.

Starting pay is $16.61/hr with rapid advancement to $28+/hr after completing the foundational program, and overtime opportunities that can push annual earnings beyond $60,000.