Maintenance Apprentice

OmniSource•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

OmniSource is seeking a dependable, hardworking Maintenance Apprentice for its Fort Wayne division. This two-year apprenticeship, developed with Ivy Tech Community College–Fort Wayne, combines on-the-job training with academic instruction to build foundational maintenance knowledge and skills and prepare the apprentice for future maintenance career paths. Apprentices rotate through all four Fort Wayne facilities, with six-month placements at each site. Upon completing the program requirements, including 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and classes at Ivy Tech, the apprentice will receive a Technical Certificate in Industrial Technology and have demonstrated on-the-job training experience. Safety, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are essential to supporting daily operations and delivering high-quality results.

Requirements

Complete 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and the two-year program of classes at Ivy Tech to earn a Technical Certificate.
Demonstrate basic mechanical aptitude and potential to succeed in a hands-on maintenance environment.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to lift 50 pounds or more consistently.
Adhere to safety rules and regulations.
Be able to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and at varying heights.

Responsibilities

Learn preventative maintenance and repair of industrial equipment and processing systems.
Perform maintenance duties, including fabrication, installation, blueprint reading, and other basic maintenance tasks.
Operate various types of welding equipment.
Complete necessary paperwork and communicate effectively.
Participate in on-the-job training and academic instruction as part of the apprenticeship program.
Rotate through all four Fort Wayne facilities in six-month placements.
Prioritize and execute jobs assigned by supervision.
Understand and adhere to safety rules and regulations.
Work in varying weather conditions, indoors and outdoors, and at varying heights.
Perform other tasks as assigned.