Skilled Trades Trainee

GABLETEK; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for long-term career growth

Hands-on training and classroom instruction

Exposure to advanced manufacturing technology

Job summary

GABLETEK is looking for motivated Skilled Trades Trainees in Troy, Michigan. This opportunity offers hands-on learning in machine building, electrical, and pipefitting, designed to help individuals develop valuable technical skills in the automation industry.

Trainees will gain experience through training classes and practical shop work while being guided by experienced professionals, making it an excellent chance for both newcomers and those with some experience to grow in skilled trades.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn hands-on trades skills.
• Mechanically inclined with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Receive training in machine building, electrical, and pipefitting.
• Participate in skills training classes and hands-on experiences.
• Learn to read mechanical and electrical blueprints.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Willingness to learn

Basic electrical wiring

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Company: Gabletek

Position: Skilled Trades Trainee

Job Description

Gabletek is seeking motivated Skilled Trades Trainees interested in building a long‑term career in industrial automation and skilled trades. This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically inclined individuals looking to gain hands‑on experience and develop valuable technical skills in a growing industry. We welcome both experienced candidates and individuals with little to no experience who are eager to learn.

Trainees will receive exposure and training in three primary skilled trades areas:

• Machine Building
• Electrical
• Pipefitting

This position offers hands‑on learning within an automation environment while working alongside experienced professionals. Trainees will participate in skilled trades training classes and practical shop experience designed to build foundational knowledge and real‑world skills used in automation, manufacturing, and industrial systems.

Training Classes Include

• Machine building fundamentals
• Industrial electrical basics
• Pipefitting fundamentals
• Reading mechanical and electrical blueprints
• Safe tool usage and shop safety procedures
• Automation equipment and robotic system exposure
• Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting basics

What Trainees Will Learn

• Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings
• Machine assembly and installation techniques
• Basic industrial electrical wiring and troubleshooting
• Pneumatics, hydraulics, and pipe routing fundamentals
• Safe use of hand tools and power tools
• Preventative maintenance and automation system support
• Understanding robotic and automated manufacturing equipment
• Teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving in an industrial setting

Benefits of the Program

• Opportunity for long‑term career growth in skilled trades
• Hands‑on training and classroom‑style instruction
• Exposure to automation and advanced manufacturing technology
• Learn from experienced machine builders, electricians, and pipefitters
• Build valuable trade skills that can lead to a rewarding career path
• Great opportunity for mechanically inclined individuals looking to enter the trades industry

Ideal Candidates

• Mechanically inclined and eager to learn
• Interested in automation, manufacturing, or skilled trades
• Able to work with tools and hands‑on equipment
• Positive attitude and willingness to grow professionally
• Prior experience is a plus, but not required