Machinist Apprenticeship: CNC Precision Training & Growth

Vista Metals; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Metals offers a Machinist Apprenticeship Program in McKeesport, providing hands-on experience producing tungsten carbide preform tools under experienced mentorship.

You will operate CNC lathes, mills, and grinders, study blueprints, and learn metrology. Entrance exam is required to begin; applicants must be 18+ and pass a background check and drug screening.

Starting pay is $16.61/hr with rapid advancement to $28+/hr and potential earnings over $60,000 annually with overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and able to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must pass an entrance exam to start the program.
• Rotating shift availability is required.
• Foundational knowledge in reading blueprints and basic mechanical drawings; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints to produce precision parts.
• Use dial calipers to measure tolerances and ensure accuracy.
• Safely operate CNC lathes, mills and grinding equipment.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Caliper measurement

Machining operation

Foundational drawings

Tools

CNC lathes

Mills

Grinders

Job description

Vista Metals offers a Machinist Apprenticeship Program in McKeesport, providing hands-on experience producing tungsten carbide preform tools under experienced mentorship.

You will operate CNC lathes, mills, and grinders, study blueprints, and learn metrology. Entrance exam is required to begin; applicants must be 18+ and pass a background check and drug screening.

Starting pay is $16.61/hr with rapid advancement to $28+/hr and potential earnings over $60,000 annually with overtime.