Development Trainee-Assembly

At National Machinery we take pride in our skilled workforce and are continuously seeking eager individuals to join our innovative team. National Machinery is a world‑class middle market company that designs and manufactures cold forming machinery. It takes many dedicated positions to make our global company excel as an industry leader in the metal forming market. If you are interested in pursuing a career with a company that is well capitalized and privately held by an ownership group that is focused on long term growth, please consider applying.

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Looking to start a career or make a career change? We’re offering a one‑year, hands‑on training program designed to help you build real skills and begin a long‑term career with a stable, well‑established company
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Our company has been successfully operating for over 150 years
, and we continue to grow by investing in our people.

No prior experience is required — if you’re motivated, reliable, and enjoy hands‑on work, we’ll provide the training.

• Hands‑on training — no experience required
• Starting hourly wage of $20‑$24 per hour
• Pay increase available after successful completion of the training program
• Full‑time employment while you train
• One‑on‑one training with experienced mentors
• A structured one‑year training program
• Clear career advancement opportunities after completion
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to build a long‑term career with a company that has been around for over 150 years and continues to invest in its people. You’ll gain valuable skills, earn a competitive wage, and receive increased compensation as your skills and responsibilities grow
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Development Trainee is an entry level position that offers up to one year of classroom and hands‑on training. Candidate will receive training on shop safety, mechanical theory, tool usage and the assembly and repair of National Machinery products. The Development Trainee position is not permanent; candidates are expected to complete the National Training school and be promoted to Assembly Trainee within one year.

• Participate in our one‑year training school consisting of both classroom and hands‑on training to demonstrate and learn necessary skills
• Use various power and hand tools to drill, tap, scrape, and cut
• Use various measuring devices, assembly drawings, prints
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Overnight travel to customer facilities may be required
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Completion of a Vocational school program or proven solid work history
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Self‑motivated and can follow instructions
• Retain training and information to be able to repeat duties without supervision
• Must be quality focused and detail oriented
• Must be able to actively participate and work in a team environment.
• Strong mechanical and mathematical skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with computers
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that allows insurability under company’s policy for Field Service
• Ability to obtain a passport for overseas travel for Field Service

• Shop environment, safety‑toed shoes and safety glasses required
• Additional Training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required and provided by National Machinery related to specific tasks
• Must be able to regularly lift, push & pull loads of up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Work can be strenuous, and includes walking, climbing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, and pulling (such as on torque wrenches) as well as standing for long periods of time