Field Machinist Apprentice

Atlas is looking for motivated individuals to join our team a Field Machinist Apprentice in Hardinsburg, KY. We are looking for bright, positive, and enthusiastic team members to join our company. At Atlas Machine & Supply, Inc., our hands-on Field Machinist Apprentice Program is designed to give you real-world experience and industry-recognized skills.

While the program is not state-certified through the Kentucky Manufacturing Association (KMA), you will earn a certificate of completion from Atlas—an achievement valued within the industry. The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training, typically completed in four years, equipping you with the expertise and confidence to advance your career.

Start your journey toward a rewarding future with Atlas Machine & Supply, Inc. today! JOB DESCRIPTION : Under supervision and guidance, the Field Apprentice assists in welding, machining, fabricating, maintaining, and repairing machinery, tools, and equipment. This role involves hands-on work in both field and shop environments, contributing to various tasks and projects while developing technical skills and gaining valuable experience .

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES : The following will be performed with guidance and supervision : Weld, machine, grind, and/or fabricate materials. Modify and adjust metal parts for special projects. Perform preventative maintenance on tools, machinery, and equipment. Build, repair, fabricate, or machine parts. Set up and operate shop machining equipment, including lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses, to produce or modify components.

Assist in the setup, operation, and teardown of field machining equipment, such as portable lathes, boring bars, or flange facers, to perform on-site machining tasks. Interpret blueprints, and technical drawings to ensure proper machine operation and part fabrication. Monitor machining processes to ensure precision and accuracy.

Collaborate with team members to develop machining strategies for custom or complex parts. Perform general machine maintenance, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn parts. Adhere to safety protocols while working with shop and field machining equipment, ensuring a safe environment for all personnel. Travel with experienced machinists to learn Atlas and the processes we follow and adhere to.

REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED is required. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Effective communication skills for presenting information in one-on-one or small group settings. Proficient in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Ability to understand and follow detailed written or oral instructions. Strong problem-solving skills to address situations with limited variables. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as standing, sitting, squatting, twisting, or stooping for extended periods. Adaptable to moderate noise levels and changing environments in field and shop settings .

BENEFITS

401(k) Retirement plan 401(k) Company Matching Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (coverage begins on your first day!) Company-paid life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Holiday pay It is Atlas’ Policy to employ qualified people to perform the many tasks necessary in operating our Company.

An integral part of this Policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons regarding recruiting, hiring, benefits, compensation, training, promotions, terminations of employment, and company sponsored social and recreational activities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

It is also the Policy of Atlas to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment of any kind. Our company does not and will not tolerate any employee unlawfully harassing another employee, for example, by addressing or referring to another employee in racially, religiously, or sexually derogatory terms.