White Cap
GeneralMachinistApprentice
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“General Machinist Apprentice at White Cap. Skills: Machining, Blueprint reading, Measuring tools. Read and interpret drawings. Cut, shape and machine materials”
Industry & Context.
Overnight travel less than 10%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
0-2 years of experience
Nice to Have
Minimum first year apprentice in Machining, Millwright, Tool & Die or Pre-Apprenticeship, Ability to read basic blueprints and drawings
What You'll Do.
Read and interpret drawings
shape and machine materials
Perform work measurements
Work with Maintenance
Set up machine equipment
Update existing drawings
Participate in continuous improvement
Adhere to safety policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works with Maintenance
Communication Scope
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment. **Job Summary** This is an entry lever role for the purpose of training a general machinist while they are working in the field. The role will have the associate machining parts and components critical the daily running of the plant as part of the daily maintenance of the machinery. **Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities** **•** Assists in reading and interpreting drawings and work process documentation. **•** Assist in Cutting, shaping and machining various materials to tolerance based on provided drawings or samples. **•** Assists in performing various work in process measurements to maintain tolerances. **•** Works with Maintenance to accommodate repairs and redesigns of parts for production machinery. **•** Assists in setting up and operating machine shop equipment (Lathe, mill, surface grinders etc.) **•** Assists in updating existing drawings to match changes in parts or designs. **•** Participates in and contributes to the continuous improvement process. Adheres to all workplace safety policies, compliances and regulations. **•** This position will require the associate to be enrolled in trade school as part of their apprenticeship. **•** Performs other duties as required. **Nature and Scope** * Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor. * Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior cowor
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