Apprentice CNC Toolmaker

Job overview

The Apprentice CNC Toolmaker role is onsite in Menomonee Falls, WI, with compensation of $20–$30 per hour. Pinewood Tool is a precision toolroom making components and tooling, and the apprenticeship offers paid, hands-on learning alongside experienced toolmakers. The apprentice learns the full toolmaking process, from reading prints and programming through machining and inspection. The role develops skills to take jobs from print to finished part and provides a path toward CNC Toolmaker work.

What you'll do

• Learn to set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and grinders with a mentor
• read blueprints and apply GD&T
• program in Mastercam and at machine controls
• machine precision parts and tooling to tight tolerances
• measure and inspect work
• progress from running parts to owning a job from print to finished part.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

apprentice cnc toolmaker

menomonee falls wi

pinewood tool

full-time

onsite

cnc machining

mastercam

toolmaking apprenticeship

tuition support

no experience needed

$20–$30/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition support
• tool signing bonus
• paid hands-on training
• flexible hours
• health and dental insurance
• HSA
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• performance-based bonus
• paid time off and holidays
• food, snacks, and team events.

Why this role

No experience needed; paid hands-on mentoring; tuition support; raises tied to skill milestones; tool signing bonus; flexible hours; clear path to CNC Toolmaker.

About the employer

Pinewood Tool is hiring for this role. Industry: Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing. Sector: 33.