Machinist, Apprentice
Date: Sep 23, 2026
Location: Urbana, IL, US, 61802
Company: FlightSafety International
Salary Range: $31,500.00-$50,500.00
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, education, skills, and experience as well as market demands. These factors impact the salary/wage offered.
Benefits:
FlightSafety offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes vacation, sick leave, a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.
Purpose of Position
Supports machining operations by learning and performing basic machine setup, operation, and inspection tasks in a manufacturing environment. This role is designed for individuals beginning their machining career who are eager to develop technical skills, follow safety and quality standards, and contribute to production goals.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Set up and tear down CNC machines and manual machines.
- Read and interpret CNC codes.
- Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
- Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
- Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machine malfunction.
- Lift work pieces to machines manually.
- Calculate machine speed and feed ratios.
Minimum Education
- HS Diploma/GED
Minimum Experience
- One (1) year of experience in industrial technology (can include school experience)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in machining as a skilled trade.
- Ability to learn how to operate machines, read blueprints, and use precision measuring tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Good problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. They must have the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds. Physical demands include protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Occasionally, there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level.
FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.
This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.
Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.
Nearest Major Market: Champaign
Nearest Secondary Market: Urbana