MACHINIST CO-OP / APPRENTICE
About The Position
Atlas Machine & Supply is seeking motivated, dependable individuals to join our Machinist Co-Op / Apprentice Program at our Louisville machine shop. This opportunity is designed for students currently enrolled in a school-sponsored co-op program as well as high school graduates seeking to enter a registered machinist apprenticeship. This role provides hands-on experience in a production machine shop environment while developing the technical skills needed for a long-term career in machining. Atlas offers a structured machinist training pathway that combines supervised on-the-job learning with formal technical education.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in high school and participating in an approved school co-op program (for Co-Op Candidates)
- Must meet all school co-op eligibility requirements (for Co-Op Candidates)
- High school diploma or GED required (for Apprentice Candidates)
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and technical documentation
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; whole numbers, fractions, and decimals)
- Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, sit, squat, twist, or stoop for extended periods
- Ability to work in a moderate-noise shop environment
Nice To Haves
- Students remain enrolled in school while gaining hands-on shop experience (for Co-Op)
- Upon high school graduation, co-op participants may apply to the Atlas Apprenticeship Program
- Apprentices may enter with some or all prior machining education completed (for Apprentices)
- Additional Related Technical Instruction (RTI) hours will be provided during the apprenticeship through KMA, if needed (for Apprentices)
Responsibilities
- Machine various materials as directed
- Modify and adjust metal parts for special projects
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools, equipment, and machinery
- Repair or manufacture parts as directed
- Assist with machine setup and teardown
- Assist with assembly and disassembly of machinery and equipment
- Use, inspect, and maintain a variety of hand tools
- Perform general shop tasks as assigned
- Follow all safety procedures and shop standards
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (coverage begins on first day)
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
