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Williams International · 5 hours ago

CNC Machining Apprentice (April 2026)

Pontiac, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. They are seeking three Machining Apprentices to join their team, focusing on training in safety, basic machining, and advanced CNC machining over a two-year apprenticeship program.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Complete a pre-apprenticeship program for a period of three months under supervision of the Manufacturing Team Leader/Mentor

Train in safety, basic blue-print reading, basic machining on conventional lathes and mills, measurements and parts verification

After the pre-apprenticeship, register with the Department of Labor under a CNC Machining apprenticeship program

Participate in on-the-job training and instructor-led courses through Oakland Community College

Focus on CNC lathes, CNC mills, and advanced machining during the apprenticeship training period

Qualification

CNC machiningBlueprint readingMechanical aptitudePhysical liftingTeam collaboration

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Demonstrates basic mechanical aptitude

Physical lifting requirements include; ability to lift 50 pounds (4 inches to 25 inches), capable of pushing or pulling a weight of 60 pounds, a grip strength of at least 50 pounds, and be able to reach above the shoulder (65 inches)

U.S. Citizenship status required. Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred

Previous exposure to a machining curriculum is preferred i.e. High School or Community College Machining Curriculum

Benefits

Drug Free Workplace

Equal employment opportunities for all individuals

Company

Williams International

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Williams International is an American manufacturer of small gas turbine engines based in Commerce Township, Michigan, United States. It is a sub-organization of Williams.

Founded in 1955