Tool And Die Apprentice

Company: Aerotek
Location: Middlebury
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Tool & Die Apprentice Job Description We are seeking a Tool & Die Apprentice for 2nd shift. The role involves planning, laying out, and performing bench and machine operations to build, service, repair, and maintain tools, dies, and fixtures. You will work with equipment such as surface grinders, milling machines, lathes, drill presses, belt sanders, saws, hoists, clamps, measuring tools, and forklifts. The environment includes stamping and roll forming, with dies weighing up to 8,000 pounds. A new CNC automated and robotic line is being installed, featuring several CNC Haas Mills. This is a great opportunity to advance your Machinist experience. Responsibilities Plan, lay out, and perform bench and machine operations to build, service, repair, and maintain tools, dies, and fixtures. Utilize equipment such as surface grinders, milling machines, lathes, drill presses, belt sanders, saws, hoists, clamps, and measuring tools. Work with dies weighing up to 8,000 pounds in a stamping and roll forming environment. Use CNC Mills and Haas Mills to improve production efficiency. Read and interpret blueprints to check parts with up to 100 dimensions. Essential Skills 5 years of CNC Machinist experience with Mills and Lathes. 4 years of setup, change outs, offsets, and operation of CNC Milling machinery. Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints. Experience using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges. Experience working with tight tolerances up to /- .005. Understanding of G & M codes for tooling changes and offset adjustments. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Why Work Here? Enjoy comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, and 401k. Take advantage of our onsite clinic for employees and family if enrolled in the PPO plan. Receive tuition reimbursement of $5,200 per year or $10,000 if using our online affiliate. Benefit from a PTO accrual program offering 12 days in your first year, with additional PTO for consistent attendance. Enjoy shoe reimbursement, provided uniforms if desired, gym reimbursements, and join a stable company with over 75 years in business without any layoffs. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Middlebury, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Middlebury,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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