Machinist Trainee

Job overview

The Machinist Trainee role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with pay starting at $20 per hour. Finkl Steel manufactures forging die steels, mold steels, alloy bars, and custom open-die forgings for customers in North America and worldwide. The trainee learns machining and material-handling skills while assisting experienced machinists. The role builds foundational capabilities for producing components to industry standards, with two skills to be learned within the first 90 days.

What you'll do

• Assist with machining equipment setup and operation under experienced machinists' guidance
• clean machines and perform minor maintenance
• follow safety policies and procedures
• move materials safely
• operate equipment safely and efficiently
• follow instructions and record work activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

machinist trainee

chicago il

a finkl & sons

finkl steel

steel manufacturing

machining equipment

cnc

material handling

high school diploma or ged

$20/hr starting pay

training role

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) match and profit sharing
• short-term disability and life insurance
• 10 paid holidays and PTO
• quarterly gainsharing bonuses
• union membership
• flexible spending account
• overtime and double time.

Why this role

Must learn two skills within the first 90 days from crane operation, mill, lathe, VTL, HBM, layout/center, saw, or CNC. High school diploma or GED required.

About the employer

A Finkl & Sons Co is hiring for this role. Industry: Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing. Sector: 33.