Machining Apprenticeship

About the role

Williams International is seeking several apprentices to join their team starting September 2026. The apprenticeship program includes a pre-apprenticeship phase lasting three months, followed by a two-year CNC Machining apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Complete a pre-apprenticeship program 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.
• Receive training on CNC lathes, CNC mills, and advanced machining techniques.
• After successful completion, transition to an off-shift position as a permanent full-time employee.

Qualifications

• 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)
• U.S. Citizenship status required

Requirements

• Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Skills

• Basic machining skills
• CNC setup and operation knowledge (preferred)
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Mathematical aptitude
• Physical strength and mobility

Benefits

Williams International is a drug-free workplace. All new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for controlled substances including marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids, and alcohol.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.