Job Description

Atlas Machine & Supply, Inc. is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a Field Machinist Apprentice in Hardinsburg, KY. We are seeking bright, positive, and enthusiastic individuals who are eager to develop their machining skills and build a rewarding career in the skilled trades.

ABOUT OUR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Atlas Machine & Supply, Inc. offers a state-registered Machinist Apprenticeship Program designed to provide hands-on experience, advanced technical training, and industry-recognized credentials.

Our apprenticeship program consists of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training (OJT) and 576 hours of related technical instruction (RTI), typically completed over four years. Upon successful completion, apprentices earn a nationally recognized Journeyman's Certificate.

Important: Field Apprenticeship Eligibility

Unlike our in-house apprenticeship opportunities, Field Machinist Apprentices must have completed all 576 hours of required RTI prior to entering the program.

Qualifying RTI may be earned through prior machining education, including high school machining pathways, vocational or technical schools, community colleges, or other approved machining programs.

Due to the extensive travel requirements of our Field Machining team, field apprentices are unable to attend evening machining classes at the Kentucky Manufacturing Academy (KMA) while completing their apprenticeship. Therefore, applicants must have their required classroom instruction completed and approved before being accepted into the Field Machinist Apprentice Program.

Once accepted, field apprentices will complete their 8,000 hours of hands-on training alongside experienced Atlas machinists, gaining valuable experience in specialized field machining operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision and guidance of experienced machinists, the Field Machinist Apprentice assists in welding, machining, fabricating, maintaining, and repairing machinery, tools, and equipment. This position provides hands-on experience in both field and shop environments, with a primary focus on performing specialized machining services at customer facilities.

Field apprentices will travel with experienced machinists to customer locations, gaining exposure to complex machining projects, specialized equipment, and Atlas's established processes and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties will be performed under the guidance and supervision of experienced machinists:

• Weld, machine, grind, and fabricate materials and components.

• Modify and adjust metal parts for specialized projects.

• Perform preventative maintenance on tools, machinery, and equipment.

• Build, repair, fabricate, and machine parts according to project specifications.

• Set up and operate shop machining equipment, including lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses.

• Assist in the setup, operation, and teardown of portable field machining equipment, including portable lathes, boring bars, and flange facers.

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.

• Monitor machining processes to ensure precision, accuracy, and quality.

• Collaborate with experienced machinists to develop machining strategies for custom or complex projects.

• Perform routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn components.

• Follow all Atlas and customer-specific safety procedures and requirements.

• Travel to customer locations alongside experienced machinists to develop technical skills and gain exposure to field machining operations.

• Maintain accurate documentation of apprenticeship training hours and progress toward program completion.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Completion of all 576 hours of required Related Technical Instruction (RTI) through an approved machining education program prior to acceptance into the Field Machinist Apprenticeship Program.

• Previous machining education through a high school machining pathway, vocational school, technical school, community college, or other approved program.

• Ability to provide documentation of completed machining coursework for review and approval toward RTI requirements.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to customer locations, including overnight and extended assignments as needed.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, technical documents, and blueprints.

• Effective verbal communication skills in individual and team settings.

• Proficiency in basic mathematics, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Willingness to learn from experienced machinists and follow established procedures.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks, including standing, sitting, squatting, twisting, and stooping for extended periods.

• Ability to work safely in varying field and shop environments, including environments with moderate noise levels and changing working conditions.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) retirement plan

• 401(k) company matching

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (coverage begins on your first day!)

• Company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Holiday pay

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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, including by addressing or referring to another employee in racially, religiously, or sexually derogatory terms.