About The Position

The Apprenticeship Maintenance Trainee is responsible for learning and applying skills to maintain equipment and facilities to operate in the safest and most productive electro-mechanical condition, supporting continuous improvement, production strategies and plant reliability of snack food equipment and building maintenance. In addition, the trainee will be required to commit to a 4 year program with evening classes during the week.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.
  • Must pass plant specific maintenance test.

Nice To Haves

  • Some college or formal technical school education is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Develops an understanding and practical application of governmental regulatory programs and policies. These may include but are not limited to National Electrical Code, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Uniform Building Code (UBC) and local government environmental agency policies.
  • Practices and complies with all plant and maintenance department safety procedures, including but not limited to: Lock-Out - Tag-Out; Arc Flash and Hot Work Permits.
  • Understands the concept of Permit Required Confined Spaces and assists with proper alternate entry of re-classified confined spaces when necessary.
  • Follows all applicable good manufacturing practices (GMP's) for area assigned.
  • Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), food handling before and after equipment inspection and repair activities.
  • Attends classes in the evenings, 2 – 3 times a week.
  • Will be required to complete the Apprenticeship Program with the Manufacturers Association with a grade average of 72% or above.
  • Attends seminars and in-house training as needed to maintain skill level with changes in the industry during on-the-job training.
  • Executes and documents planned and unplanned work findings and data during shift via SAP.
  • With assistance, execute electrical and mechanical work orders in accordance with policy.
  • Assists with equipment breakdowns/repairs and resolution.
  • Learns methodologies including, but not limited to root cause analysis (RCA), break down failure analysis (BDA) and cause maps to identify and resolve equipment issues.
  • Develops and demonstrates an understanding of various diagrams which may include but are not limited to: Single Line Electrical Drawings, mechanical and electrical equipment schematics, pneumatics, hydraulics, Pipe and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), and etc.
  • May perform other duties as required.
  • Mandatory overtime may be required.

Benefits

  • competitive health
  • dental
  • 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment
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