CNC Machinist Trainee

Plansee USA LLC

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialize in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components—leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.

Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type: Hourly

Enhance your skillset with both classroom and hands-on applications focused on Machining in this structured in-house training program. Upon completion of the program, you will be able to set up, operate, and have the ability to edit G and M code for CNC machines. This full-time opportunity in the training program will begin on September 8th.

Responsibilities

• Maintains optimal attendance, a positive attitude and prepared to learn.
• Completes classroom work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Strives to gain deep knowledge of CNC Machining.
• Applies classroom learning and self-study while training on the shop floor.
• Work from procedures and prescribed operation sequences to achieve parts per print and quality specification.
• Perform hand rework functions such as deburring, polishing, and part cleaning.
• Operate water-based part cleaning equipment to clean parts.
• Return tool crib items to stock and perform tool crib cycle counts.
• Clean-up and maintenance of equipment and classroom as needed.
• Perform material reclaim functions.
• Understands company goals; and provides quality work and continued improvement in reaching KPIs.
• Ensures equipment is utilized for intended use.
• Practices optimal safety and 6S measures.

Qualifications / Skills

• Must have a mechanical aptitude.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Strong math skills required.
• 0 to 3 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and meet assigned deadlines.
• High degree of responsibility, punctuality, and positive attitude.
• Ability to read blueprints preferred but not required.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of operating CNC machines preferred but not required.
• Experience with set up and operation of conventional machine tools such as engine lathes, manual mills, surface grinders, and other related conventional machines preferred but not required.
• Use of precision measuring instruments (ie. Indicators, micrometers, calipers, height gauge) and other tools associated with the machine tool trade.

Benefits

• Medical - 90% paid for with 100% reimbursement on deductible
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401 K w/ company match
• Time off Benefits
• Pay range: $20-$23/hr
• And much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.