POSITION SUMMARY

The CNC Apprentice performs an assortment of tasks and training in the area of CNC and manual machining that meet the program requirements of Virginia’s Registered Apprenticeship Program (Issued by the Department of Labor) in areas such as Mechatronics Technician, Tool and Die Maker, and CNC Machinist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Gains knowledge of the operating procedures in the assigned department, including training and instruction on machine operation, quality and production standards, and departmental processes, procedures and goals
• Learns blueprint reading and specifications, using various computer programs, mechanical activities and using mathematical concepts (using metrics) during the course of the department assignment
• Communicates the learning that has been obtained through various methods to include written assignments, interviews and oral reports
• Participates in related projects as assigned, which may be an individual project to show proficiencies, or may be a business related departmental project that offers exposure to specific skills or information
• Completes related courses of study as required by Program, where most courses will be completed outside normally assigned work shift

Required Experience:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability & Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight.
• Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Ambition – The drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Applied Learning – Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Good Mechanical Aptitude – Ability to quickly learn working principles of complex process equipment.
• Mechanical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend mechanical language, skills, and techniques to perform quality work.
• Reading Comprehension – Grasps the meaning of information written in English, and applies it to work situations.
• Safety Focus – Maintain clean and organized work areas and work stations. Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience:

Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment: Preferred
Must place in entry level college Math and English and enroll as a student on your own time in the appropriate class, dependent upon your placement scores: Required
Must pass the Mechanical Aptitude Test online (20-minute test assessing mechanical skills): Required
Basic blueprint and specifications reading ability: Preferred

Computer Skills:

Proficient with basic Microsoft office and email: Required

Certifications & Licenses:

None

Other Requirements:

May be required to travel for training domestically.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Stand C

Walk F

Sit O

Manually Manipulate C

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Grasp F

Speak O

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less C

11-20 lbs F

21-50 lbs O

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less C

13-25 lbs F

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs N

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Alarms
• Sense of Touch
• Sense of Balance
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safety glasses with non-metallic frames
• Safety footwear
• Hand protection

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Climate controlled office and manufacturing environment with moderate noise level with exposure to dirt and dust
From: Busch Manufacturing