Maintenance Apprentice

Kalmbach Feeds Inc • Carey, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This apprenticeship program at Kalmbach Feeds provides real-world, hands-on experience while completing applicable courses at Northwest State Community College. Apprentices will gain practical skills in installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production facility equipment. The program aims to develop autonomy and a proactive approach to work, requiring effective collaboration with all departments, management, and employees. Apprentices will learn to repair, modify, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment of a mechanical, electrical, and structural nature, maintain accurate daily records in a computerized maintenance management system, gain knowledge of PLC, operate various machinery, perform preventative maintenance, and maintain a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

• Hold basic knowledge of Safety/OSHA
• Acts at all times, in a manner that supports a respectful, cooperative, and positive work environment.
• Must hold or be actively working to obtain a high school diploma or equivalent
• Able to bend, reach, squat, lift and work at heights
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds minimum to relace motors, pumps, extruder screws, etc.
• Capable of basic computer skills (MS Office Suite)
• Must be able to work on raised platforms and high areas
• Must be able to work in a dusty environment
• Must having a valid driver’s license with no suspensions
• Willing to work outside in weather conditions
• Ability to meet tight schedules and handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, remove, and/or modify manufacturing structures and equipment to correct feed manufacturing problems of a mechanical, electrical, and/or structural nature.
• Maintain accurate daily records of all work performed daily in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Wear a full-face respirator and pass pulmonary testing.
• Operate tow motors, pallet jacks, aerial man lifts.
• Assess, diagnose, and evaluate feed manufacturing problems of a mechanical, electrical, and/or structural nature.
• Perform preventative maintenance (e.g. lubrication, inspection, etc.) for feed manufacturing structures and equipment.
• Maintain work area, tools, parts, and equipment in a clean and organized manner for the purposes of safety, efficiency, and appearance.
• Perform other related corrective maintenance functions or duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire
• 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• On Staff Life Coach
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
• Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED