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Machine Operator Apprentice 1

Lee Contracting
Holly, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/12/2026
Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

We Are Proud To Offer Our Employees

  • Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
  • Paid Holidays Upon Hire
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA with Employer Contribution
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Safety Bonus Program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Work Travel Incentive
  • Holiday Bonus
  • Company provided tools
  • And so much more!

Responsibilities

  • Support other apprentices and foreman on various projects
  • Follow instructions from members of your team and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
  • Keep the job site clean and well-organized
  • Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment
  • Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
  • Gain essential machine operation skills to progress within the weld/fab department

Requirements

  • Mechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, power drills, levels, screwdrivers, etc.)
  • Basic Math & Geometry knowledge
  • 1-2 years’ experience in the commercial/industrial setting or technical schooling experience
  • Ability to work effectively with all personality types
  • Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
  • Self-directed and can work independently
  • Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Requirements

  • Torch cutting experience
  • Blueprint reading experience

Equipment And Tool Experience

  • Forklift Operation – Material handling and loading/unloading experience
  • Trailer loading of construction material
  • Basic operation of trucks and equipment (Preferred)
  • Overhead crane certified & qualified (NCCER/NCCCO – Preferred)
  • Use of fitting table (Preferred)
  • Combi lifts (Preferred)
  • Ocean beam processor (Preferred)
  • Waterjet table (Preferred)
  • Plasma table (Preferred)
  • Brake press (Preferred)
  • Automated tube bender (Preferred)
  • Radial drill (Preferred)
  • Pipe coper (Preferred)
  • Cold saw (Preferred)
  • Iron worker (Preferred)
  • Drill press (Preferred)
  • Hand grinders (Preferred)
  • Fab shop electric and hand tools

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
  • Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
  • Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
  • Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
  • Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
  • Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
  • Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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