Job Description

Are you ready to make a real impact? Looking for a stable, growing company where you can build your career and thrive? Your next opportunity starts here.

At Trace-A-Matic, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a clean, safe, and supportive work environment where individuals are empowered to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to deliver excellence in complex precision-machined components while exceeding customer expectations.

We believe in sharing success. Through our Gainsharing program, we split profits with employees—paid out quarterly.

Trace-A-Matic Offers:

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Serviced Base PTO
• Gainsharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and more!
• On-site Fitness Center & Medical Clinic
• Weekly Pay
• Company Provided Uniforms and Safety Shoe Allowance
• Performance Merit Raises
• Climate Controlled Environment
• Free Employee Coffee

Trace-A-Matic is hiring a Machinist Apprentice, see below:

As a Machinist Apprentice, you will work under the close supervision of journey-level machinists to set up and operate manual and CNC machines to produce precision parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Assist in setting up and operating manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Quality Inspection: Use precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore gages, etc.) to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Safety & Cleanliness: Adhere to all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area (5S).
• Learning & Education: Attend required related technical instruction (classroom training) and apply knowledge to daily shop operations.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Understanding of shop math (decimals, fractions, geometry—trigonometry a plus). There will be a test given!
• Ability to read or learn to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and desire to work with your hands.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions in English.
• Prior machining experience is a plus.
• Veteran of the U.S. Military is a plus.