Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship-Conway, AR

Apprenticely • Conway, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Apprenticely is helping Virco hire a Tool & Die Maker Apprentice in Conway, AR. Virco is America's leading manufacturer and supplier of furniture and equipment for K-12 schools, employing approximately 700 people nationwide. They have a 560,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Torrance, California, and a 1,750,000 square-foot facility in Conway, Arkansas. Large distribution centers in both locations facilitate efficient product shipment. This apprenticeship is a full-time position focused on learning, with guaranteed formal training, a mentor, and a pay raise during the first year. Employers committed to the apprenticeship model aim to build careers for their employees. Diverse applicants looking to grow their careers are encouraged to apply, even if their experience doesn't precisely match the job description.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills.
• Good basic mathematical skills.
• Good analytical abilities.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Meet quality requirements.
• Be flexible.
• Able to meet and maintain performance standards.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Able to pass a driving background check.

Nice To Haves

• Training in a machine shop.
• CAD/CNC and computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, maintains, and repairs robotic weld fixtures, dies, drill fixtures, compression molds, injection molds, machines, and all other associated parts to maintain or build tooling to accommodate production requirements.
• Learn basic grinding, milling, and turning techniques.
• Assists Manufacturing and Maintenance in troubleshooting and resolving tooling issues.
• Learn proper heat treat practices as needed for different tool steels.
• Understands tooling drawings and basic drafting practices to build quality parts.
• Learn proper use of precision measuring tools.
• Performs overtime as assigned.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Successfully complete each phase of the apprenticeship program.
• Demonstrate competency in required skills before advancing to the next level.
• Meet attendance, performance, and training requirements established by the program.
• Accept increasing responsibility and complexity of assignments as skills develop.

Benefits

• Formal training
• Mentor
• Pay raise during the first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED