Machinist Apprentice

General Position Description and PurposeApprentices will learn the fundamentals of machining used to manufacture parts in the Shop, including part indication, speeds and feeds, precision tool reading, print reading, raw stock handling, and polishing. Apprentices will be trained in basic operations of various machining equipment, including manual* mills and lathes, CNC mills and lathes, bandsaws, and more.Apprentices will learn to support the Dukane Quality Policy using Dukane Quality concepts, principles, and tools to make continuous improvements in work and process.(*Manual is defined as any Lathe or Mill that does not include an Automatic Tool Changer or ATC)Primary FunctionsListed below are the typical functions employees should be expected to learn over the course of this program. The following description should not be construed as an exhaustive list containing all functions and responsibilities.Ability to work within +/-.005 or better tolerances as requiredPerform basic setups on manual lathes and mills, including but not limited to part indication, mill head adjustments, and tool setup, with minimal supervisionRead and utilize a variety of precision measuring tools to maintain accuracy of parts, including but not limited to outside micrometers, depth micrometers, gage blocks, calipers, and other tools as requiredCreate basic conversational programs as requiredUse various analysis tools to accurately tune certain parts as requiredClose coordination with supervisors and engineers to optimize and refine manufacturing processes and timeCommunication with coworkers and others shifts to ensure jobs are smoothly handed offMaintain accurate notes on past jobs where applicableAccurately log time spent on jobsProperly fill out Case History sheets as requiredPerform work on other machines within the department as necessaryPerform basic setups on CNC Mill and Lathe equipment, including but not limited to part indication and tool setupVerify programs using Mastercam and MazatrolPhysical and Visual Activitiesstanding (frequently), walking (frequently), sitting (occasionally), balancing (occasionally), stooping (occasionally), reaching (frequently), handling (frequently), fingering (frequently), talking (frequently), hearing (frequently), lifting (frequently 0-20 lbs., seldom 20-50 lbs.), carrying (frequently 0-20 lbs., seldom 20-50 lbs.), pushing (seldom 30-50 lbs.), pulling(seldom30-50 lbs.), near acuity (frequently), depth perception (frequently), field of vision (frequently), color vision (frequently).Minimum Education RequirementsHigh school diploma or GEDMachine Shop Level 1 schooling course (may run concurrently with in-house training)Minimum Experience RequirementsNo experience requiredThe apprentice program consists not only of the On the Job Training (OJT) described above, but also a formal “classroom” program offered by The Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA). The program tuition will be funded by Dukane. In addition, the apprentice may elect to pay an extra fee in order to obtain Dept. of Labor Registration.The courses are 2 days a week in the evenings for fall and spring semesters. Each apprentice will be required to maintain employment with Dukane for 2 years after completion of any pportion of the program. The apprentice will be required to pay back all costs to Dukane at 100%.The basic TMA program progression is as follows:Year 1 – Machinist ApprenticeYear 2 – CNC Machinist Apprentice or Toolmaker Apprentice (Yr 1)Year 3 – Toolmaker Apprentice (Yr 2) #J-18808-Ljbffr Dukane Ias Llc