Apprentice - Tool & Die (3rd shift)

About the position

The Apprentice - Tool & Die position is a full-time role focused on training individuals in the repair, maintenance, and operation of various tools and dies. The apprentice will learn to work with precision measuring instruments and will be involved in hands-on tasks that require attention to detail and mechanical aptitude. This position is part of a four-year Registered Apprenticeship program that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Repair, adjust, maintain and sharpen dies, jigs, fixtures, and transfer units of routine to simple design.
• Set up, operate, and maintain service on tools such as lathes, milling machines, shaper, and grinder to machine parts and verify conformance of machine parts to specifications.
• Perform difficult and exacting machine operations requiring a variety of setups and methods to maintain close tolerances.
• Change internal die parts to produce new part numbers.
• Troubleshoot problem dies, jigs, fixtures, and transfer units.
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments and hand tools of the trade.
• Select proper coolants and cutting oils for the work being performed.
• Read and interpret blueprints or work from verbal or written instructions for the part.
• Assist in maintaining inventory.
• Comply with all safety standards: Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Equipment Safety Analysis (ESA), and Area Safety Analysis (ASA).
• Ensure that job is run in environmental compliance after instructions from supervisor/environmental group.
• Perform routine housekeeping and improvements in work area(s) as necessary.
• Other job duties as assigned by supervisor or group leader.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• Commitment to completing the Registered Apprenticeship program, including four years of training at a local community college or career center paid by American Trim, concurrent with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training.
• Strong interest in hands-on work and problem solving.
• Dependability and reliability with strong adherence to attendance policy.
• A high degree of precision and control in work.
• Proficient computer skills.
• High attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to learn Statistical Process Control; Linear Measuring; Problem Solving.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and other required documents.
• Ability to be flexible and prioritize competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work on all three shifts and cover call as scheduled.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic computer/PC knowledge/skills preferred.

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Potential for overtime
• Paid training program at local community college or career center.