Student Machining Apprentice

The Student Machining Apprentice at Mate Precision Technologies will shadow a Machinist while performing general maintenance on various machines, operating manual and CNC machines within their department, and gaining experience and insight into a career as a CNC Machinist. They will also learn to inspect the products they are running using various measuring devices.  

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Set up and run various machines while under the direct or close supervision of a qualified and experienced person.
• Inspect work using gaging and inspection devices to verify conformance to specifications.
• Meet expectations for productivity and quality and strive for continuous improvement.
• Follow guidelines established for work scheduling and understand delivery objectives.
• Participates in continuous improvement and lean activities. 
• Follow all safety rules and guidelines provided by Mate, the school, and the Department of Labor as outlined in the Youth Skills Training (YST) program. 
• Collaborate with others, is open-minded, responsive, and supportive of others' efforts to succeed.
• Demonstrate integrity by being dependable, having good judgment, being honest, and taking responsibility for their actions.
• Respectful of others, encouraging others to share their ideas, actively listening to others, and showing common courtesy.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Current enrollment in High School and participation in a Work Study Class that allows for employment through the YST program is required. 
• Good attitude and self-motivated. 
• Good mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills.
• A willingness to learn new machining skills.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Occasional bending and stooping. 
• Use of hand to finger. 
• Lift, move, and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Noise level is moderate.
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Pay, Work Schedule & Benefits

• Pay Range: $20.00/hour
• Work Hours/Schedule:
  • Flexible according to the high school class schedule.
• Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional Perks:
  • Award-Winning Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Education Assistance Program