The program is designed to provide the basic skills and knowledge essential for maintenance employees. At the conclusion of the program, the employee will have completed the requirements for an associate degree in Industrial Technology and demonstrated on-the-job training experience. The apprenticeship program will combine on-the-job training and academic instruction. Steel Dynamics has partnered with East Mississippi Community College-Columbus, MS to create two, 2-year apprenticeship tracks: 1) Industrial Technology-Electrical; and 2) Industrial Technology-Mechanical The timeframe to complete the classroom portion of the training is two years. Scheduling will be required to work a minimum of 40 hours a week between the classroom and on-the-job training in the The apprentice will work alongside a designated “mentor” in their respective discipline during their on-the-job training Graduates of the program will move into a technical role at the pay rate for an electrical technician position, ultimately filling a rotating shift position.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees