Machine Apprentice, First Year

Job overview

The Machine Apprentice, First Year role is onsite in Monticello, MN, with hourly compensation of $17–$20.50. U.M.C., Inc. describes this as an earn-and-learn opportunity for candidates pursuing machining education. Working under machinist guidance, the apprentice learns machine-shop equipment, systems, and processes while completing assigned work safely and to quality and productivity expectations. The role supports production work while building skills alongside a machining degree or certificate program.

What you'll do

• Work in multiple machine-shop areas under machinist guidance
• perform assigned tasks safely and to quality and productivity expectations
• observe and perform hands-on work as the mentor determines appropriate
• communicate grades, work status, and school scheduling conflicts to managers and supervisors
• learn to operate the organization’s machines. Candidates are expected to be registered or a current first-year student in a machining program and to plan to pursue a machining degree or certificate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

machine apprentice

first year

machining program

earn and learn

machine shop

machinist mentorship

monticello mn

u.m.c., inc.

$17–$20.50/hour

mechanical aptitude

hands-on training

machining certificate

machining degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Earn-and-learn program requiring a plan to attend a college-level machining or advanced-machining degree or certificate program.

About the employer

U.M.C., INC. is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.