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Machinist Apprentice at Virginia Panel Company – Waynesboro, Virginia

Virginia Panel Company
Waynesboro, Virginia, 22980, United States
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SUMMARY: To meet quality and delivery metrics through a strong willingness to be trained, a quick ability to learn, and a commitment to developing precision machining expertise.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Technical Aptitude & Skill Development
  • Apply foundational math skills, including arithmetic and geometry, to daily machining tasks
  • Adapt quickly to changing priorities and efficiently manage multiple tasks within machining cells
  • Support production and research & development (R&D) runs of precision-machined components
  • Implement newly learned tooling methods and machining strategies to enhance process efficiency and meet production goals
  • Communication & Learning
  • Develop and utilize technical vocabulary related to blueprints, CNC machining, and shop operations
  • Proactively engage with trainers by asking questions and seeking clarification to accelerate skill development
  • Attitude & Professional Growth
  • Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn by applying training received from multiple team members across various machining cells
  • Foster a collaborative, team-oriented approach to achieving operational goals
  • Identify errors, take accountability, and continuously improve through learning and adjustment
  • Attendance & Commitment
  • Complete 40 hours per week of hands-on shop work and on-the-job training (OJT)
  • Participate in up to 6 hours per week of in-person evening coursework to support technical development

    • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Two years prior experience working in a machining facility or vocational training preferred
  • Familiarity with CAD and/or CAM software preferred
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred
    • EEO Statement

    Virginia Panel Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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    Waynesboro, Virginia, 22980, United States
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