Manufacturing Trainee (Machinist 1) at SGS & Co

Wayne State University; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit programs

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Waukesha is hiring an entry-level Manufacturing Trainee (Machinist) for the 2nd shift. This role requires no prior manufacturing experience and offers comprehensive on-the-job training. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and show a willingness to learn. The starting pay is $21/hour with additional benefits including health care plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• No manufacturing experience required.
• Must be flexible to work overtime.
• Able to meet physical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Work in a climate-controlled environment.
• Learn multiple aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Participate in performance/wage reviews.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to take direction and feedback

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work independently and on a team

Flexible to work overtime

Ability to become certified to operate a sit down forklift

Ability to learn and become proficient with inventory management system

Excellent time management skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Come and start your new career with a company that impacts many of the brands you see on store shelves today!

Our Waukesha location has an opening for a 2nd shift Manufacturing Trainee (Machinist) position. This is an entry-level role that requires NO EXPERIENCE in manufacturing.

Shift: 2:30pm - 11:00pm

The starting pay for this position is $21/hour plus $1/hour shift differential. Employees are eligible for two, 50-cent increases over the first year if they pass the competency assessments.

SGS&Co provides fully paid, on-the-job training for you to succeed in our team-oriented environment. Bring your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and dependability and join SGS&Co. We’ll teach you the rest!

Working in our climate-controlled environment, you will have the opportunity to learn multiple aspects of our unique manufacturing process. We offer two separate performance/wage reviews within your first year of employment. The opportunity for growth and advancement depends on individual performance.

SGS&Co offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefit programs, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.

Education & Experience

• No manufacturing experience required
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Skills & Abilities

• Willingness to learn
• Ability to take direction and feedback
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Flexible to work overtime
• Ability to become certified to operate a sit down forklift
• Ability to learn and become proficient with inventory management system
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and shift focus for priority needs

Able to meet physical requirements of the job, including but not limited to

• Lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Infrequent pushing/pulling of cart
• Positioning material with the assistance of carts and overhead cranes
• Standing/walking up to 8 hours per shift
• Vision abilities include close vision in the inspection of the work

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $21 - $22 hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.