Machinist Apprentice Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN (NOW HIRING)

Position Overview:
The primary responsibility of this role will be to perform and become proficient in injection mold maintenance.
$23.34/hr
Use appropriate equipment such as surface grinders, lathes & mills configured with manual and ProtoTRAK controls as well as other various equipment to create and prototype product parts, components, fixtures, tooling, gauging and other machined items. Basic knowledge and operation of CNC mills and lathes is required. Machinist must be able to take conceptual ideas all the way through final finish and assemble. With the proper equipment, create angles and radius on all tooling to create high quality parts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Employees working in this role will be required to perform Mold maintenance (teardown, clean and repair)
• Working from engineering drawings and concepts to mark out design on raw materials; cutting into shape using manually controlled machine tools (such as lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, surface grinders) along with hand tools.
• Reading blueprints and using necessary measuring devices to make or modify existing tooling, or tools for old or new job prints.
• Understanding and performing to quality standards, methods, usage of inspection devices and reporting as required
• Assisting production area with troubleshooting machining processes and equipment problems.
• Working closely with engineering to create proto-type tooling and parts
• Setting up and operating all machines in tool room
• All machinists will be required to complete any assigned technical, administrative, EH&S, compliance/regulatory and interpersonal training programs to become a working team member
• To advance level of proficiencies and skills, machinists will be required to complete technical and core training requirements through traditional methods, online training and hands on training, as prescribed by each supervisor
NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Education and Experience:
• High School/GED
• Apprenticeship or 1-2 years for prior experience working in a manufacturing environment with tool & die
• Demonstrated ability to produce finished components from a concept or provided drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs; good working knowledge of algebra and geometry
• Knowledge of hydraulic and air clamping systems a plus
Competencies and Skills:
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Occasional driving of industrial equipment -- forklift & Hoisting license a plus,
• Must be able to stand and work on your feet for long periods of time
• Able to lift and move up to 30 pounds occasionally.
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:
Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.
The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:
• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor
• The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
Updated 6/4/2026