HireLevel is seeking a CNC Machinist Trainee for a well-established industrial repair shop in West Frankfort, IL. This is a great opportunity for individuals with related experience—no prior CNC or waterjet experience is required, as training will be provided for motivated and dependable candidates.
About the Company:
With 35+ years in business, this company specializes in industrial machine repair, overhaul, and maintenance. As a trainee, you'll get hands-on training to operate waterjet and CNC equipment. .
Pay Rate: $18-20/hour based on experience.
Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Similar Positions: Machine Operator
Benefits:
· Excellent PPO, low-deductible health insurance coverage
· Paid holidays and vacation time
· Dental insurance
· 401K plan with company matching
· Employees can be eligible for a performance-based raise if hired on after 90 days
Responsibilities of the CNC Machinist Trainee:
· Learn to set up and operate CNC waterjet machines.
· Assist with reading blueprints and work orders.
· Support tool selection and job setup with senior machinists.
· Use measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, micrometers).
· Help inspect parts for quality and accuracy.
· Use basic programs like Word and Excel for documentation.
· Follow basic machine shop safety procedures.
· Understand GD&T and basic metallurgy.
· Gain exposure to design software.
· Navigate the Windows file system efficiently.
· Work with both imperial and metric units.
Job Requirements of the CNC Machinist Trainee:
· Willingness to learn CNC machining and waterjet operation.
· Basic math skills, including converting fractions and decimals.
· Interest in working with your hands and attention to detail.
· Ability to stand for long periods and handle physical tasks.
· Previous experience in manufacturing or mechanical environments is a plus, but not required.
· Familiarity with blueprints or mechanical drawings is helpful but not mandatory.
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