Apprentice Trainee
About The Position
MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking motivated individuals for their Apprentice Trainee program, offering a pathway to a skilled trades career in rigging and machinery moving. This program is designed for individuals with little to no prior experience in the industry, providing paid training to develop essential skills. MEI is a leading provider of rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, and other industrial services across the United States, serving diverse industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, and Manufacturing. The company values integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results, and invests in its people through training and support.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Commitment to learning and completion of all program assignments, tasks, and assessments
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Willingness and ability to travel to training locations, if applicable
- Must be able to work in a highly functioning team environment.
- Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
- Take pride in your work and in the company.
- Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
- Know and deliver the quality service MEI's customers have come to expect.
- Must complete pre-employment contingencies including a 5-panel drug test and a Criminal Background Check.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanically inclined
- Enjoy troubleshooting issues to fix problems
- Desire to be paid while learning important skills
- Interest in starting a career journey with a development path
- Enjoy working with hands
- Highly motivated
- Love a challenge
- Looking to be part of a great team
Responsibilities
- Participate in hands-on training, activities, and assessments for the Rigging Apprenticeship Program.
- Learn and apply core rigging skills necessary for machinery moving and rigging positions.
- Perform general physical activities requiring considerable use of arms and legs, including climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Work in an outdoor environment year-round.
- Work effectively in a highly functioning team environment.
- Display honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
- Take pride in work and the company.
- Communicate openly and strive for peak performance.
- Deliver quality service to MEI customers.
- Complete pre-employment contingencies including a drug test and background check.
- Complete all assignments, tasks, and assessments required by the program, including pre-work and homework.
- Attend six bi-monthly, 3-day seminars in person, beginning in July 2026.
- Travel to training locations as applicable.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
