Maintenance Apprentice

Maintenance Apprentice will be responsible for completing on-the job-training and classroom training to achieve a Journeyman Card. Apprentices are responsible for their proficiency in becoming skilled in maintenance of the facility and equipment.

Maintenance apprentice will achieve proficiency in areas such as:

• Following safe work practices at all times
• Work cooperatively as a part of a team to solve downtime issues and increase machine efficiencies
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures
• Using basic PLC knowledge
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Reading and interpreting hydraulic, pneumatic, machine manuals and electrical schematics
• Operate lathes, mills, plasma cutters and cutting equipment to fabricate/ repair machines and equipment parts
• Perform welding to install, modify, repair and maintain equipment
• Use drawings, blueprints, schematics, service manuals, etc. to install and/ or repair equipment

Applicants will meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency is required (must provide transcript or official copy of diploma/ GED)
• Two (2) letters of recommendation (non-relative, teacher/ instructor, supervisor, etc.)
• Completed application
• Basic skills test score of 75% or higher
• Interview
• Able to pass pre-employment screening including background check, drug screen and physical
• Prefer candidates with previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (stamping or robotics preferred)