CNC Machinist Trainee

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialize in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components—leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.

Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Enhance your skillset with both classroom and hands-on applications focused on Machining in this structured in-house training program. Upon completion of the program, you will be able to set up, operate, and have the ability to edit G and M code for CNC machines. This full-time opportunity in the training program will begin on September 8th.

Responsibilities

• Maintains optimal attendance, a positive attitude and prepared to learn.
• Completes classroom work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Strives to gain deep knowledge of CNC Machining.
• Applies classroom learning and self-study while training on the shop floor.
• Work from procedures and prescribed operation sequences to achieve parts per print and quality specification.
• Perform hand rework functions such as deburring, polishing, and part cleaning.
• Operate water-based part cleaning equipment to clean parts.
• Return tool crib items to stock and perform tool crib cycle counts.
• Clean-up and maintenance of equipment and classroom as needed.
• Perform material reclaim functions.
• Understands company goals; and provides quality work and continued improvement in reaching KPIs.
• Ensures equipment is utilized for intended use.
• Practices optimal safety and 6S measures.

Qualifications / Skills

• Must have a mechanical aptitude.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Strong math skills required.
• 0 to 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and meet assigned deadlines.
• High degree of responsibility, punctuality, and positive attitude.
• Ability to read blueprints preferred but not required.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of operating CNC machines preferred but not required.
• Experience with set up and operation of conventional machine tools such as engine lathes, manual mills, surface grinders, and other related conventional machines preferred but not required.
• Use of precision measuring instruments (ie. Indicators, micrometers, calipers, height gauge) and other tools associated with the machine tool trade.

Benefits

• Medical - 90% paid for with 100% reimbursement on deductible

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible spending accounts

• Company paid life and disability insurance

• 401 K w/ company match

• Time off Benefits

• Pay range: $20-$23/hr

• And much more!

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