Machining Apprenticeship
About The Position
Williams International has an exciting opportunity for several apprentices to join our team September 2026. 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Comfortable reading and interpreting engineering drawings or set-up sheets
- Solid mechanical aptitude and basic math skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds (4 inches to 25 inches)
- Capable of pushing or pulling a weight of 60 pounds
- Grip strength of at least 50 pounds
- Able to reach above the shoulder (65 inches)
- U.S. Citizenship status required
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed
- Meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Nice To Haves
- Previous exposure to a machining curriculum (e.g., High School or Community College Machining Curriculum)
- Familiarity with CNC setup and operation
Responsibilities
- Complete a three-month pre-apprenticeship program focusing on safety, basic blueprint reading, basic machining on conventional lathes and mills, measurements, and parts verification.
- Be registered with the Department of Labor under a CNC Machining apprenticeship program after successful completion of the pre-apprenticeship.
- Participate in on-the-job training and instructor-led courses through Oakland Community College.
- Focus training on CNC lathes, CNC mills, and advanced machining.
- Complete a 2-year apprenticeship training period.
- Transition to an off-shift position as a permanent full-time employee upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Benefits
- Permanent full-time employee position upon successful completion of apprenticeship
- Off-shift position upon successful completion of apprenticeship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
