Manufacturing Trainee (Machinist 1)

PropelisWaukesha, WI
$21 - $22Onsite

About The Position

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 2nd 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.

Requirements

  • No manufacturing experience required
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 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 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

Responsibilities

  • Learn multiple aspects of our unique manufacturing process.
  • Become certified to operate a sit down forklift.
  • Learn and become proficient with inventory management system.

Benefits

  • $1,000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible new hires, paid in two installments and subject to company guidelines.
  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefit programs
  • Paid holidays
  • Generous paid time off
  • 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/long term disability
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
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