A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
Manufacturing Trainee (Machinist 1) Southern Graphic Systems, LLC life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, 401(k) United States, Kentucky, Florence 7435 Empire Drive (Show on map) Jul 31, 2026
Description Position:
Manufacturing Trainee (Machinist)
Location:
Florence, KY Shift:
5:00pm to 5:00am on a 2/2/3 rotation. Get a 3-day weekend every other week! - Week 1: off Sunday, work Monday and Tuesday, off Wednesday and Thursday, work Friday and Saturday
- Week 2: work Sunday, off Monday and Tuesday, work Wednesday and Thursday, off
Friday and Saturday Pay:
The starting pay for this position is $21/hour plus $1/hour shift differential. Employees are eligible for two, 50-cent increases over the first year if they pass the competency assessments. Come and start your new career with a company that impacts many of the brands you see on store shelves today! This is an entry-level role that requires
NO EXPERIENCE
in manufacturing. Propelis provides fully paid, on-the-job training for you to succeed in our team-oriented environment. Bring your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and dependability and join Propelis. We'll teach you the rest! Working in our climate-controlled environment, you will have the opportunity to learn multiple aspects of our unique manufacturing process. We offer two separate performance/wage reviews within your first year of employment. The opportunity for growth and advancement depends on individual performance. Propelis offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefit programs, paid holidays, and generous paid time off. Can you picture yourself at the heart of a dynamic, future-focused team, helping to build and grow household-name brands around the world? Imagine seeing a product picked off a shelf, with the knowledge that you were a part of that process. That's what we do at Propelis. Start, grow, and build a career with us today!
Experience:
No manufacturing experience required
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work independently
Qualifications:
Positive Attitude
Willingness to Learn
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to take direction and feedback
Dependability
Flexible to work overtime
Able to work a 2/2/3 12-hour shift.
Able to meet physical requirements of the job Lifting up to 30 lbs.
Infrequent pushing/pulling of carts
Positioning material with the assistance of carts and overhead cranes
Standing/Walking up to 8 hours
Vision abilities include close vision in the inspection of the work Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $21 - $22 USD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors. Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan. Qualifications
Education
High School (required)
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