What are the responsibilities and job description for the 🚨 We’re Hiring – CNC Machine Operator Trainee – Sherman, TX 🚨 position at Washington Iron Works?
Start a Career—Not Just a Job
Washington Iron Works is looking for a CNC Machine Operator Trainee to learn precision machining from experienced craftsmen.
No machining experience required.
If you are dependable, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn, we will train you.
This is an entry-level opportunity to build a long-term career in American manufacturing.
What You'll Learn
- CNC machine operation
- Blueprint reading
- Precision measuring tools
- Machine setup fundamentals
- Tool changes and offsets
- Quality inspections
- Shop safety and workflow
- Preventive machine care
Daily Responsibilities
- Load and unload parts
- Start and monitor CNC cycles
- Perform basic measurements
- Record production information
- Keep work area clean and safe
- Ask questions and learn from senior machinists
- Follow instructions with attention to detail
What We're Looking For
- Reliable attendance
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Mechanically minded
- Natural aptitude for math and problem-solving
- Comfortable working with numbers, measurements, decimals, fractions, and basic geometry
- Ability to learn precision measurements to thousandths (.001")
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Comfortable in an industrial environment
- Willing to learn from experienced machinists
Bonus if you have:
- Shop math
- Blueprint reading
- Automotive, diesel, farm, welding, or fabrication experience
- Trade school or technical coursework
What We Offer
- Paid training
- Career advancement
- Stable weekday schedule
- Opportunity to learn from master machinists
- Family-oriented company culture
- Real skill development
- Apply today if you want to build something real.