Machinist Apprentice

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Date: Apr 17, 2024

Location: Carrollton, GA, US, 30119

Company: Southwire Company LLC

​No high school diploma or equivalent? No problem! Southwire encourages you to apply even if you do not have a high school diploma or equivalent. Our Pathway to Success program will help you attain your high school equivalency while working full-time as you pursue your career in manufacturing. Work full time and join our Pathway to Success program to earn your GED. Apply today!

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Location: MC and MSG

Shift: Days

Pay Rate: $20.90 – $20.90

Job Description

Job Title: Machinist Apprentice

Starting rate of pay: $20.90

Shift: Varies depending on both classroom training and plant training.

Will need to take and pass a Mechanical Assessment prior to interview.

The Machinist Apprenticeship Program provides a pathway for individuals to learn and master CNC

Machining skills while earning a salary in a career that can lead to opportunities and advancement within the

manufacturing industry.

As a student and apprentice, you will rotate between attending classes and working at Southwire. Upon

successful completion of the apprenticeship program, you will be equipped with both hands-on and

institutional knowledge of Machining and will be prepared to assume a role as Machinist II.

Southwire Machinist Apprenticeship Program includes the following commitments from you:

· The Machinist Apprenticeship Program requires a 2-year commitment to work and school.

· The ability to apply for technical school financial aid for applicable grants, scholarships prior to acceptance

into the program.

Key Responsibilities (List in order of importance; max 10 responsibilities)

Here is our commitment to you:

· The ability to get paid to go to school & work immediately.

· Experience hands-on instruction.

· Apply your new skills to real projects for Southwire.

· Learn from lead instructors and industry professionals.

· Competitive wages that align with the program. Periodic pay increases based upon successful

completion of both classroom training and on the job tasks.

· Comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, prescription, and life insurance, as well as

401K and time off benefits.

Education Requirements: Must be able to present a HS Diploma/GED

When enrolling at WGTC for classes you will need to provide:

Certificates: · HS Diploma/GED, Copy of college/technical school transcripts and/or DD-214 (if applicable) · Physically able to perform work (stand, lift, bend). · Ability The ability( to get to and from work and school. · Willing to submit to and pass a drug test and physical upon acceptance of Southwire offer letter.

Reports To Maintenance Supervisor

Travel: Up to 25% locally

Workplace Setting: In Office / On Site (4+ days a week)

Physical Requirements Working Conditions:

All Maintenance jobs within Southwire are physical types of jobs, and will require several types of physical activity not limitied to walking, standing kneeling, sitting and climbing and you Must be able to lift: Up to 50 lbs

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)

• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Long & Short-Term Disability

• Supplemental Insurance Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

• Parental Leave

• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

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