Wiegel

Overview

The Precision Tooling Apprenticeship Trainee position at Wiegel Tool Works offers a five-year earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship program that combines hands-on training with classroom instruction. Trainees will shadow experienced Tool and Die Makers and gain practical skills in a variety of machining processes, ultimately leading to a full-time Journeyman Tool and Die Maker role.

Responsibilities

• Shadow master Tool and Die Makers on the shop floor.
• Set up dies and measure to microns.
• Build confidence at a machine station.
• Attend hands-on coursework at the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA).
• Advance from helper to contributor to trusted maker.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Hands-on mechanical curiosity and a strong desire to learn.
• Interest in manufacturing, machining, and engineering concepts.
• Collaborative mindset and reliable team habits.
• Strong attendance and commitment to finishing the apprenticeship.
• Comfort with math, measurement, and practical problem-solving.
• Capability to meet the physical demands of a production environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Retirement Savings Plan

Additional Information

• Five-year apprenticeship with 10,000 paid hours of on-the-job learning.
• Full-time employee status for the duration of the program.
• Typical workweek: 40+ hours, Monday through Friday.
• Evening classes at TMA twice weekly (3-hour sessions).
• Nationally recognized Certificate of Completion issued by the U.S. Department of Labor upon graduation.