Apprentice

Full-timePosted Oct 15, 2026

Job description

Job Details: Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Apprenticeship / Trade School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Skilled Labor

  • Trades, Apprentice
  • Precision Starts Here! 1st Shift
  • Mol-Son, Mattawan, Michigan The Tool Room Apprentice is an entry-level position designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to support mold making and tool room operations. The apprentice will participate in required classroom and hands-on training while assisting experienced Mold Makers with maintenance, machining, mold movement, and other assigned tool room activities. What you will receive:
  • Competitive wages based on experience.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Paid Time Off and Paid holidays.
  • Excellent medical insurance.
  • 401k with company contribution.
  • Dental and vision coverage available.
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

What you will do

  • Attend required classes (Classes are provided onsite).
  • Operate company vehicles / trucks.
  • Learn to operate tool room equipment.
  • Pick-up and deliver molds per schedule.
  • Provide support to Mold Makers.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge & Skills

  • Ability to read and follow a blueprint.
  • Computer skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Tool room equipment and machining processes.
  • Use of basic tools.
  • Use of hand-held measurement tools.
  • Ability to follow directions.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work closely with Mold Makers and other team members.
  • Demonstrates initiative, innovation, problem-solving, and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a group and support a team environment.
  • Supports Company policies, procedures, goals, and values.

Education and Experience

Requirements

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent or currently enrolled in a 2 to 4-year approved apprenticeship program.
  • No experience required for entry level position, vocational training a plus (shop, drafting classes, etc.).

Description copied from Western Diversified Plastics's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

More jobs at Western Diversified Plastics

See all openings at Western Diversified Plastics

Apprentice jobs at other companies