Fall 2026

Apprentice

Oberg Industries

Oberg Industries

201-500 employees

Global contract manufacturer of precision parts

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Freeport, PA, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics.
  • Ability to communicate through written, verbal, or other means of communication.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or able to comply with U.S. export regulations.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as earplugs, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
  • No previous experience is required for entry-level candidates.
Responsibilities
  • Learn how to operate the necessary equipment to efficiently perform the job.
  • Attend all classes necessary for completion of the apprenticeship program.
  • Participate in class and pass tests necessary to achieve the next level of the apprenticeship program.
  • Pre-inspect parts for chips and cracks and ensure there is enough material necessary for manufacturing.
  • Manufacture and verify that workpiece dimensions match the dimensions on blueprints.
  • Record the amount of time spent on each job.
  • Inspect blueprints for inconsistencies.
  • Operate equipment to manufacture the highest-quality parts.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Oberg Industries is a global contract manufacturer that designs and produces precision machined and stamped metal components, tooling, and assemblies for major brands. The company operates five U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, giving customers flexible capacity and access to the latest equipment to meet demanding production needs. By applying advanced manufacturing practices, Oberg develops creative solutions that help customers gain a competitive edge. Founded in 1948, its goal is to deliver reliable, scalable manufacturing capacity and high-quality parts for complex assemblies.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania

Founded

1948

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Oberg posted 16 active jobs in 2026, up 90.9% from 2025.
  • LinkedIn teased a major Makino machining center addition in January 2026.
  • The apprenticeship program keeps graduating workers, reducing hiring friction and plant ramp time.

What critics are saying

  • Revelio shows headcount fell from 649 in 2023 to 632 in March 2026.
  • Oberg sells into aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical; customer demand swings hit orders fast.
  • Aerospace and defense primes can dual-source tooling, squeezing Oberg's margins by 2027.

What makes Oberg Industries unique

  • Oberg combines stamping, machining, tooling, and assemblies for customer-supplied prints.
  • Its DOL-certified apprenticeship program supplies trained machinists in Freeport and Sarver.
  • Cliff Forrest’s 2018 majority ownership provides capital for long-cycle manufacturing investments.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing

Performance Bonus

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Flexible Work Hours

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Jul 21st, 2022
Oberg Industries Europe, GMBH hired Loew as CEO on Jul 21st 22'.

At today's ceremony, Loew joined Oberg's CEO, Rich Bartek, in celebrating the graduates' accomplishments and presented them with a certificate acknowledging their completion of the registered apprenticeship program.