What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Trainee (Machinist) position at Propelis?
Want to help build household-name brands? Propelis is expanding our Waukesha team and hiring 3rd shift Manufacturing Trainees. This is a true entry-level role—NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! We provide 100% fully paid, on-the-job training in a comfortable, climate-controlled facility.
Compensation & Growth
- Starting Pay: $24.00/hour total ($23.00 base $1.00 shift differential).
- 6-Month Raise: Earn an extra $1.00/hour after a standard competency assessment.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)
- A team-oriented, supportive work environment
- Air-conditioned/climate-controlled workspace
What You Bring
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Dependability and a strong work ethic
Next time you see a major brand on a store shelf, you can say you helped build it. Start, grow, and shape your career with Propelis today!
Education & Experience
- No manufacturing experience required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Skills & Abilities
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to take direction and feedback
- Attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Dependability
- Flexible to work overtime
Able to meet physical requirements of the job, including but not limited to
- Lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Infrequent pushing/pulling of cart
- Positioning material with the assistance of carts and overhead cranes
- Standing/walking up to 8 hours per shift
- Vision abilities include close vision in the inspection of the work
About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150 years, 2,000 clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.
For more information visit: www.Propelis.com
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $23 - $24/hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.
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