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Ultra Machining Company, Inc (UMC)

Machine Apprentice- 1st and 2nd Year

full-time•Monticello

Summary

Location

Monticello

Type

full-time

Experience

0-2 years

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About this role

Description

Job Summary

The Machinist Apprentice works numerous areas of the machine shop mentoring on the machines, systems, and processes under machinist guidance.

Candidates considered for this position will be expected to have a plan to attend a college level program for a degree or certificate in machining/advanced machining while working at UMC, Inc. This is an earn and learn program. Resumes and applications that do not reflect this will not be considered.


Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Machinist Apprentice 1st Year consist of but are not limited to:

  • Manage a reasonable work schedule that doesn’t affect grades, performs assigned tasks from mentor safely with good quality ratings and reasonable productivity output
  • Observes and/or performs hands on work based on mentor’s comfort level on apprentice’s comprehension of safety, quality, and demonstrated good work ethics to perform tasks
  • Good communication with Manager and Supervisor of Production on current grades, work status, and scheduling conflicts with schoolwork
  • Work with manager(s) and mentors on how to operate various machines in the organization

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Registered or current first year student in a machining program
  • Displays strong mechanical aptitude, cultural adeptness, willingness to learn/grow within the company, commitment to two-year machining degree or similar education path, long term commitment to a career in machine trades

Competencies

  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Proficient use of computers
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written
  • Embodies the personal commitment to the shared core values of UMC: Curiosity, Versatility, Integrity, Grit, Go Beyond

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged standing with occasional twisting (80-90% of the workday)
  • Various sitting periods throughout the shift
  • Frequent lifting of materials up to 30 lbs., occasional lifting to 70 lbs.
  • Pushing/pulling carts and/or pallet jacks
  • Dexterity - with computers, ability to type, use of mouse, at a computer
  • Continuous use of hands and upper extremities in fine and gross manipulation using various wrist positions and grip/pinch spans to operate equipment, push buttons, carry boxes, push carts, etc.
  • Frequent firm grip with tools requiring torque to tighten machine parts, tooling, and fixtures
  • Dexterity - with computers, ability to type, use of mouse, at a computer
  • Must be able to meet customer demand requirements for performing visual inspection and/or other product acceptance activities with or without accommodation (only for positions in which this is a requirement of the job per the customer requirement)

What you'll do

  • The Machinist Apprentice is responsible for managing a work schedule that aligns with school commitments while performing tasks assigned by a mentor. They will observe and perform hands-on work, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

About Ultra Machining Company, Inc (UMC)

Ultra Machining Company is a premiere manufacturer of complex, precision machined parts and assemblies for customers across medical, aerospace, commercial, energy, and industrial markets. UMC has built a strong reputation for our exceptional quality standards, broad manufacturing capabilities, value-added services, integrated systems and processes. We are certified AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, compliant with Quality System Regulation 21 CFR Part 820 as well as ITAR compliant. Our capabilities include tolerances ranging from millionths to thousandths and low micro surface finishes to exacting standards. We provide 5, 7, 9 and 11 Axis Machining, CNC Turning, EDM, and Swiss. We’re best known for our expertise with complex components and special materials spanning across all types of Stainless, Inconel, Elgiloy, Stellite, Greek Ascoloy, Cobalt, Tool Steel, Titanium, Hastelloy, Waspoloy and Pressure Vessel along with other High Temperature Alloys. We have dedicated prototyping resources, value engineering services, supply chain proficiency, continuous improvement practitioners, a robust, fully integrated quality management system, finishing and assembly capabilities. From concept to launch you can be assured that we will provide you with complete support and leverage best practices to ensure maximize yield, speed and cost.

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