Manufacturing Trainee (Machinist)

Propelis•Waukesha, WI

45d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

SGX, part of the Propelis Group, is hiring entry-level Manufacturing Trainees for its Waukesha team. The role requires no prior manufacturing experience and includes fully paid, on-the-job training in a comfortable, climate-controlled facility. Starting pay is $24.00 per hour total ($23.00 base pay plus a $1.00 shift differential). After six months, employees may earn an additional $1.00 per hour following a standard competency assessment. The U.S. pay range is $23–$24 per hour, with pay determined in part by location, experience, and other job-related factors. The position supports manufacturing operations at a company providing packaging graphics, prepress, print production, artwork and file preparation, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services. Candidates should bring a positive attitude, dependability, a strong work ethic, and willingness to learn. The role involves meeting physical requirements including lifting up to 30 pounds, infrequently pushing or pulling carts, positioning material with carts and overhead cranes, standing or walking for up to eight hours per shift, and using close vision to inspect work. Propelis describes a team-oriented and supportive work environment. Benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, basic and supplemental life insurance, flexible spending or health savings account options depending on plan selection, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, paid holidays, and generous paid time off. The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
No manufacturing experience is required.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Dependability and a strong work ethic.
Ability to take direction and feedback.
Attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently and on a team.
Flexibility to work overtime.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to infrequently push or pull a cart.
Ability to stand or walk for up to eight hours per shift.
Close vision for inspection of work.

Responsibilities

Participate in paid, on-the-job manufacturing training.
Position material using carts and overhead cranes.
Inspect work using close vision.
Work independently and as part of a team, taking direction and feedback.

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off (PTO).
Health care plans with prescription drug coverage.
Dental plan.
Vision plan.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account, based on plan selection.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) Savings Plan.
Fully paid, on-the-job training.