Apprentice Precision Machining Technician (Screw Machine)

Build Your Machining Foundation—Kentwood, MI

You like tools, troubleshooting, and seeing a clean part come off the machine. We’ll teach you the rest. In our Screw Machine Academy, you’ll become fluent in Tornos operations and launch a career on our night crew.

Schedule & Training

• Training: 4–6 weeks on day shift
• Then: Night shift, 8:00 pm–6:00 am, 50 hours per week

Academy Curriculum Highlights

• Tornos screw machine components and how each function impacts part quality
• Using operational controls; performing essential maintenance
• Bar stock prep, loading, and restocking best practices
• Finding the root cause of defects and correcting them quickly
• Tool changes and slide adjustments to maintain capability
• Applying shaving ops; using roller supports and floating holders
• Maintaining collets and pushers; replacing cutoff tooling
• Dialing in pickoff and cutoff settings

Must-Haves

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass an onsite mechanical aptitude assessment
• Attention to detail and consistent quality focus
• Mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn hands-on
• Availability for nights after training (8 pm–6 am, 50 hrs/week)

Experience That Counts (transferable skills)

• Automotive repair: brakes, oil changes, tire service
• Drywall installation or similar trades
• Manual machining skills
• Shop math proficiency
• Any prior manufacturing environment experience

Why You’ll Like It Here

• Structured, practical training that accelerates your growth
• Hands-on work where your mechanical instincts shine
• A clear path from trainee to accomplished screw machine technician

Ready to convert your mechanical know-how into a high-demand trade? Apply to join the Academy in Kentwood, MI.