Machine Apprentice

Overview

The Machinist Apprentice works in numerous areas of the machine shop mentoring on the machines, systems, and processes under machinist guidance.

• Manage a reasonable work schedule that doesn’t affect grades, perform assigned tasks from mentor safely with good quality ratings and reasonable productivity output
• Observe and/or perform hands-on work based on mentor’s comfort level on apprentice’s comprehension of safety, quality, and demonstrated good work ethics to perform tasks
• Maintain good communication with Manager and Supervisor of Production on current grades, work status, and scheduling conflicts with schoolwork
• Work with managers and mentors on how to operate various machines in the organization

• Registered or current first year student in a machining program
• Displays strong mechanical aptitude, cultural adeptness, willingness to learn/grow within the company, commitment to a two-year machining degree or similar education path, long term commitment to a career in machine trades

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Proficient use of computers
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Embodies the personal commitment to the shared core values of UMC:
  Curiosity, Versatility, Integrity, Grit, Go Beyond

• Prolonged standing with occasional twisting (80-90% of the workday)
• Various sitting periods throughout the shift
• Frequent lifting of materials up to 30 lbs., occasional lifting to 70 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling carts and/or pallet jacks
• Dexterity - with computers, ability to type, use of mouse, at a computer
• Continuous use of hands and upper extremities in fine and gross manipulation using various wrist positions and grip/pinch spans to operate equipment, push buttons, carry boxes, push carts, etc.
• Frequent firm grip with tools requiring torque to tighten machine parts, tooling, and fixtures
• Must be able to meet customer demand requirements for performing visual inspection and/or other product acceptance activities with or without accommodation (only for positions in which this is a requirement of the job per the customer requirement)

$17.00-$20.50/hour