Manufacturing Trainee (Machinist 1)

Come and start your new career with a company that impacts many of the brands you see on store shelves today!

Our Waukesha location has an opening for a 2^nd or 3rd shift Manufacturing Trainee (Machinist) position. This is an entry-level role that requires NO EXPERIENCE in manufacturing.

The starting pay for this position is $21/hour plus $1/hour shift differential. Employees are eligible for two, 50-cent increases over the first year if they pass the competency assessments.

Propelis provides fully paid, on-the-job training for you to succeed in our team-oriented environment. Bring your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and dependability and join Propelis. We’ll teach you the rest!

Working in our climate-controlled environment, you will have the opportunity to learn multiple aspects of our unique manufacturing process. We offer two separate performance/wage reviews within your first year of employment. The opportunity for growth and advancement depends on individual performance.

Propelis offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefit programs, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.

Education & Experience

• No manufacturing experience required


• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Skills & Abilities

• Positive attitude


• Willingness to learn


• Ability to take direction and feedback


• Attention to detail


• Ability to communicate effectively


• Ability to work independently and on a team


• Dependability


• Flexible to work overtime


• Ability to become certified to operate a sit down forklift


• Ability to learn and become proficient with inventory management system


• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and shift focus for priority needs

Able to meet physical requirements of the job, including but not limited to

• Lifting up to 30 lbs.


• Infrequent pushing/pulling of cart


• Positioning material with the assistance of carts and overhead cranes


• Standing/walking up to 8 hours per shift


• Vision abilities include close vision in the inspection of the work

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay for this position is $21.00 USD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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