Machinist Apprentice

Benefits

• Year‑round climate‑controlled work environment
• Start accruing vacation from day one – 80 hours of vacation plus 40 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing to 120 hours of vacation after three years
• Nine paid holidays
• Complete benefits package:
  Health, Dental, Vision, and Flex Spending Accounts
• 401K with employer match – Hydromat matches 50% up to 6% of pay
• 100% employer payment of additional benefits: EAP, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Identity Protection, Worker Compensation, Wellness Program, Short‑term disability, and Long‑term disability

The machinist apprentice sets up CNC and manual machines, inspects and/or grinds parts to design specifications, and fabricates, modifies or repairs mechanical instruments and machine tools. The role involves operating machine tools to produce precision parts from metal, fabricating and modifying parts to maintain industrial machines, and applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. The apprentice will complete an 8,000‑hour training program to attain Journeyman Machinist status.

• High school diploma or GED
• NIMS Level I credentials or equivalent basic machining knowledge
• Self‑motivated and works well in a team environment
• Willingness to learn

• NIMS Level II is a plus
• Technical Associate’s Degree highly preferred

First shift work schedule. Hydromat’s workplace is climate‑controlled year‑round.