CNC Machining Apprentice

CNC Machining Apprentice

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for several CNC Machining Apprentices to join our team beginning January 2027.

Under supervision of the Manufacturing Team Leader/Mentor, the apprentice will complete a pre-apprenticeship program for a period of three months. The pre-apprentices program focuses on training in safety, basic blue-print reading, basic machining on conventional lathes and mills, measurements and parts verification.

After a successful pre-apprenticeship period, the apprentice will be registered with the Department of Labor under a CNC Machining apprenticeship program. The program will include on the job training as well as instructor led courses through our partner organization, Oakland Community College. The training will be focused on CNC lathes, CNC mills, and advanced machining.

The apprenticeship training period is for 2 years. After successful completion, the candidate will finish in an off-shift position as a permanent full-time employee.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Previous exposure to a machining curriculum is preferred i.e. High School or Community College Machining Curriculum

• Familiarity with CNC setup and operation is a strong plus, but not required

• Comfortable reading and interpreting engineering drawings or set-up sheets

• Solid mechanical aptitude and basic math skills

• Physical lifting requirements include; ability to lift 50 pounds (4 inches to 25 inches), capable of pushing or pulling a weight of 60 pounds, a grip strength of at least 50 pounds, and be able to reach above the shoulder (65 inches).

• U.S. Citizenship status required.

• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U. S. Department of State

• Additional Information

• Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

• Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.

• Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

• If you are interested in applying for employment with Williams International and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position due to a physical and/or mental disability, please contact us for accommodation requests. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.

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• For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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