Career Launch Chicago-Sloan Machine Shop Apprentice

  • Part Time
  • Pre-Apprenticeship
  • Youth Apprenticeship
  • Chicago, IL
  • $18.80 an hour USD / Year
  • Sloan profile
  • Salary: $18.80 an hour
  • Only Career Launch Chicago Aim 2 Launch students are eligible to apply.
  • July 17, 2026

Website Sloan

Closing date: July 7, 2026
Job Title: Machine Shop Apprentice
Hours per week:  20-25 hours
Modality: In-Person
Location: 10500 Seymour Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131
Salary: $18.00 an Hour
Starts: September 08, 2026
Duration: 1 year

Company: Sloan Valve Company

The Machine Shop Apprentice will engage in a variety of activities, which provide well-rounded exposure to the various functions of the Machine Shop.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Understand principles of metal manufacturing
  • Learn to operate a variety of milling and turning machines
  • Shadow setup employees and quality inspector
  • Work with manufacturing engineers and tool engineers
  • Introduction to tool setting
  • Shadow supervisors on GEMBA walks and safety huddles
  • Participate in Kaizen and 6s events
  • Shadow maintenance technicians in relation to machine uptime and its criticality
  • Understand safety standards within manufacturing area
  • Other duties according to development path of the individual

Good to Have:

  • Ability to read simple blueprints
  • Understanding of GD&T
  • Ability to perform shop math
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people
  • A willingness to learn and take on new challenges

Youth Apprenticeship Details

Participants will:

  • Receive career-focused coaching and job readiness support
  • Connect with mentors, employers, and industry professionals
  • Receive wrap around support from CLC’s Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator

For you to be a successful in the Pre-Apprenticeship you are:

  • A student who takes initiative
  • Goal-oriented and motivated to grow
  • Comfortable learning in a self-paced environment

Eligibility and Next Steps to Apply for the Youth Apprenticeship

Current City Colleges Students

CCC students  enrolled in Advanced Manufacturing courses are eligible to complete a youth apprenticeship application.

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