Shop Tech Apprentice

Position: Shop Tech Apprentice

Location: Montville, NJ

Job : -B

# of Openings: 1

Under the support and supervision of a mentor, supervisor, or trainer, the Shop Tech Apprentice is responsible for the setup and operation of various machine shop equipment, including CNC HMCs, VMCs, multi‑axis turning centers, and manual machines, to produce products safely and efficiently while meeting operational requirements. The role includes documentation review, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and component inspection.

• Become familiar with Lean Manufacturing concepts, GD&T practices, and interpretation of machine shop documentation.
• Assist with coordinating, executing, documenting, and closing machine shop activities in a timely manner.
• Learn setup and operation of machine shop equipment effectively, efficiently, safely, and consistently.
• Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, operation/tool/set‑up sheets, routers, and procedures to produce conforming products on schedule.
• Interpret graphs/data for problem solving, SPC, and monitoring performance metrics.
• Set up and operate various CNC and manual machine shop equipment under direction as needed.
• Review documentation and inspect material to ensure methods and tooling produce conforming product safely and efficiently.
• Communicate issues to appropriate personnel.
• Participate in component/material inspections using measuring equipment.
• Perform and participate in troubleshooting activities to resolve issues and implement improvement recommendations.

• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives, and support company initiatives/goals.
• Contribute to a positive, cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels.
• Demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Keep management informed of area activities and significant problems.
• Assume related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.

• Exposure to fluids, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise, and vibration typical of manufacturing.
• Interaction in both office and machine shop environments; use of standard office equipment and appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Temperature may vary due to external conditions and machining processes.
• No travel required.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Vocational or technical school experience with precision machine shop equipment setup/operation (Aerospace concentration preferred).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with MS Office/PC experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Regular communication and hearing.
• Frequent reaching, handling, and touching.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Ability to stand for 7–8 hours daily, sit, walk, stoop, bend, turn, balance, and crouch.
• Capacity to lift or move items up to 40 pounds.
• Work schedule:
  
  4‑Day Work Week – Monday to Thursday (6:00 AM–4:30 PM).

Pay Rate: $21–26 per hour.

Employees receive a competitive compensation package, quarterly bonus, and a full range of benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous tuition aid, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, flexible work hours, and compressed work week options.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. M/F/IWD/Veterans encouraged to apply. Veterans are encouraged to apply. No agencies, please.