Stevens Point, WI
Machinist Trainee jobs in Stevens Point, WI
3 open roles from 1 employer. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
What these openings look like
All 3 are at Donaldson. None of these postings publish a pay range. Every posting is full time. The most recent went up on Sep 17, 2026.
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Open roles
What they ask machinist trainee candidates here
Drawn from the 3 open postings on this page. The ones that come up across several employers are near the top.
What experience do you have with CNC machines, manual machines or any tools in a shop?
What they are checking: Whether they have a starting point for hands-on learning, since the role trains from the basics.
How would you use a caliper or micrometer to check a part?
What they are checking: Whether they understand precision measurement or can learn it, which is core to inspecting parts.
Tell me about a time you learned a new skill by doing it hands-on.
What they are checking: Whether they learn well on the job, which matters in a trainee role.
You notice parts coming off the machine are slightly out of tolerance. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stop and tell someone instead of letting bad parts keep running.
What do you look for on a blueprint before you start a part?
What they are checking: Whether they know or can learn to read dimensions, tolerances and material callouts.
This is 3rd shift, 10 pm to 6 am Sunday through Thursday, with some Saturdays. Training may start on 1st shift. How does that work for you?
What they are checking: Whether they can handle overnight hours and a schedule change during training.
The machine starts making a strange noise during your shift. What would you do?
What they are checking: Whether they know to stop and report possible problems rather than ignore them.
How do you stay safe when loading and unloading parts from a CNC machine?
What they are checking: Whether they understand basic machine safety, including guards and lockout procedures.
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