Pre-Apprentice Machinist: CNC Training & Setup

muellerwaterproducts; Kimball (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mueller Water Products invites applications for a Machinist Pre‑Apprentice at our Kimball, TN facility. You will learn in coordination with partnering high school instruction to assist machinists in setup, programming, operation, and maintenance of CNC and other industrial machinery.

You will gain hands‑on experience while developing skills in GD&T, part measurement, and tooling, with guidance from seasoned machinists and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in High School Manufacturing Practicum, junior year.
• In good academic standing with hosting school.
• Strong commitment to safety standards.
• Basic math skills for measurements.
• Ability to read simple engineering drawings and plans.

Responsibilities

• Complete required training and coursework with partnering high school as part of Pre‑Apprentice Program.
• Read blueprints and GD&T to understand tolerances and specs.
• Develop understanding of milling and lathe programming concepts and tooling.
• Assist machinists in setup of mills and lathes: chucks, tools, attachments, and stops.
• Assist in loading and adjusting bar feeder systems.
• Verify settings by measuring positions and first‑run parts.
• Maintain quality by following procedures and reporting issues.
• Develop machine maintenance skills through routine upkeep.
• Document production and quality logs as required.
• Keep work area clean and organized and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Safety standards

Basic math

Blueprint reading

Machining basics

Micrometer use

Education

High School Manufacturing Practicum

Tools

Calipers

Dial indicators

Wrenches

Job description

Mueller Water Products invites applications for a Machinist Pre‑Apprentice at our Kimball, TN facility. You will learn in coordination with partnering high school instruction to assist machinists in setup, programming, operation, and maintenance of CNC and other industrial machinery.

You will gain hands‑on experience while developing skills in GD&T, part measurement, and tooling, with guidance from seasoned machinists and supervisors.