CNC Machining Apprentice September 2026

About the role

Williams International is seeking two Machining Apprentices to join their team starting in September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Complete a pre-apprenticeship program for a period of three months focusing on safety, basic blue-print reading, basic machining on conventional lathes and mills, measurements and parts verification.
• Register with the Department of Labor under a CNC Machining apprenticeship program.
• Participate in on-the-job training and instructor-led courses through Oakland Community College.
• Train in CNC lathes, CNC mills, and advanced machining over a 2-year period.
• Transition from an off-shift position to a permanent full-time employee after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous exposure to a machining curriculum, such as High School or Community College Machining Curriculum
• Familiarity with CNC setup and operation (preferred but not required)
• Comfortable reading and interpreting engineering drawings or set-up sheets
• Solid mechanical aptitude and basic math skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, push/pull up to 60 pounds, have a grip strength of at least 50 pounds, and reach above the shoulder (65 inches)

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship status required
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance (if needed)

Benefits

Williams International is a Drug-Free Workplace and offers equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.