Precision Machining Apprentice (CNC Track)

Join Acme’s Precision Machining Apprentice (CNC Track)

Picture this: it’s October 5, 2026—your first day at Acme Industries’ Training Camp in Elk Grove Village, IL. You’re on a paid path to learn a skilled trade, earn $20/hour from day one, and step into a career that supports aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and transportation.

What You’ll Start With

• Starting Pay: $20/hour
• Paid Training with Day 1 Benefits and a Hire-On Bonus
• 1st & 2nd shift opportunities (2nd shift earns a 10% differential)
• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
• Limited cohort size—spots fill quickly

Your Career Progression

1. Rookie Season: Machining Finisher
   • Deburr precision parts
   • Grind, polish, and buff components
   • Read blueprints and follow work instructions
   • Use measurement tools and build quality fundamentals
2. Move Up: Junior Machinist
   • Operate equipment under mentor guidance
   • Receive hands-on CNC training from experienced machinists
3. Make the Lineup: CNC Machinist
   • Produce precision components for high-demand industries
   • Climb our skills ladder—greater skills mean greater opportunity and earning potential

Role Snapshot: What You’ll Do

• Deburr machined parts
• Clean, polish, grind, and buff components
• Perform final assembly and leak testing
• Touch-up paint and package finished products
• Follow work instructions and quality standards
• Keep your work area clean and organized

Every part matters—your work will support mission-critical applications.

Shifts & Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 4:20 PM – 2:50 AM (includes 10% shift differential)

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Hire-On Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage starting Day One
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• HSA & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Gainsharing bonus opportunities
• Employee appreciation events, food trucks, treat days, and more

Join a manufacturer with over 75 years of excellence.

Who We’re Looking For

No experience and no resume required. Bring your determination—we’ll train the skill.

• Shows up ready to work with reliable attendance
• Wants to learn a skilled trade and enjoys hands-on work
• Likes building, fixing, or figuring out how things work
• Follows instructions and works safely
• Can stand for the shift and lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance

Bonus (not required): manufacturing, forklift operation, material handling, crane operation.

Aptitudes we value: troubleshooting skills, a strong desire to learn, liking work with your hands, and eagerness to start in a trade.

How to Join the Cohort

• Applications: Open now
• Tryout Interviews: August 17, 2026 – September 18, 2026 (held on select scheduled dates/times during this window)
• Final Roster Selections: September 21, 2026
• Training Camp Begins: October 5, 2026

Spots are limited. Apply today: www.acmeind.com/careers

We hire for work ethic; we train for skill.