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Apprentice Precision Machinist (Manual Grinding & Drilling)
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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.
$49,786 / year median in Pennsylvania
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Apprentice Precision Machinist (Manual Grinding & Drilling) Fuller Technologies - USA Northampton, PA Job Details Full-time | Apprenticeship $26 - $30 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Inspection gauge Mechanical blueprint interpretation Measurement-based inspection Measuring tapes Machine setup Drill presses Power saws Equipment setup (production tasks) Maintaining an organized workspace Grinding machine operation Monitoring dimensions Industrial equipment adjustment Machine troubleshooting Machining tool setup Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing standard operating procedures Manufacturing facility experience Mechanical drawings Dimensional measurements Precision measurement in machining Mechanical quality control procedures Trade school Clean workspace maintenance Visual inspection for quality control Cutting tools Mechanical troubleshooting Entry level Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Full Job Description Build Your Machining Career with Fuller Technologies Imagine starting your day in a clean, well-organized shop in Northampton, PA, learning shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned machinists. You review a blueprint, set up a grinder with guidance, verify your measurements, and watch a raw part become a precision component. That's a typical day for an Apprentice Precision Machinist at Fuller Technologies. What Your Day Looks Like Operate manual equipment such as radial drills, saws, and cylindrical grinders. Support production by setting up machines for runs with training and mentorship. Interpret blueprints, drawings, and written work instructions to produce accurate parts. Use hand metrology tools to check dimensions and validate part quality. Inspect finished work to ensure it meets all specifications and tolerances. Make routine machine adjustments under supervision to maintain part accuracy. Keep your workstation organized and safe throughout the shift. Follow established procedures for safety, quality, and manufacturing. What You Bring Mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in learning machining. Comfort working safely around industrial machinery and tooling. Basic skill reading measurements and technical information. Strong attention to detail and a continuous learning mindset. Experience in manufacturing, shop environments, or machine operation is a plus. Training in machining/manufacturing or technical/trade school is beneficial but not required. Schedule & Location Full-time | Day Shift | Northampton, PA Grow hands-on machining skills while collaborating with an experienced, supportive manufacturing team. Proficiencies We Value Equipment Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Skills Tape Measure Reading Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement Machine Setups for Production Runs Manual Machining Skills Equipment You'll Work With Manual Grinder (Norton, Cin-Milacron, Heald, Okamoto, Chevalier) Cylindrical Grinder Machine Drill press Radial drill
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