Millwright Apprentice

Job title: Apprentice – Millwright

Reports to: Shop Foreman

Supervisory responsibilities: None.

Summary/objective: Advanced Tooling Systems (ATS) is looking to hire a Millwright Apprentice to join their team. This position is ideal for candidates with little to no experience who have a good work ethic and a willingness to learn. On-the-job training will be provided for the Millwright Apprentice.

Apprenticeship Program Details: Millwrights are a group of specialized craftspeople who fabricate, install, level, and align precision equipment and high-torque machinery. Millwrights have an eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy that keeps complex machinery working.

ATS’s program is registered through the Department of Labor. Apprentices receive on the job training and must complete the required related courses outside of work hours. Courses are paid by the company.

Essential functions:

• On the job training will be provided for all essential functions including, but not limited to the following tasks:
  • Assembling and installing machines then testing them to make sure they are working correctly
  • Managing the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime
  • Identifying and repairing problematic parts of a machine by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts
  • Dismantling older machines and replacing them with new ones
  • Overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts
  • Using machinery or equipment, such as forklifts or cranes, to move mechanical parts
• Candidate must keep work area clean
• Candidate must follow all safety rules and report unsafe work conditions to management
• Candidate must have regular attendance at work during scheduled work hours

Required competency, education, and experience:

• Candidate must have high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Candidate must have valid driver’s license.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, basic computer knowledge

Work environment: Manufacturing environment

Physical demands:

• Candidate must have full use of all limbs.
• Candidate must be able to read and speak English.
• Candidate must be able to lift 40 pounds.

Position type and expected hours of work: Full time, day shift. 5 days per week.

Travel: None.

Compensation/Benefits: ATS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes competitive pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, health insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, education reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and flex spending.

Other duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ATS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ATS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.