Maintenance Apprentice - 2nd Shift
Makers Pride•Kentwood, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
This apprenticeship program is designed for individuals with basic mechanical aptitude who lack formal training but have experience maintaining and repairing equipment and are ready to advance to a Maintenance Technician role. As an apprentice, you will receive formal training at no charge while earning a paycheck over a four-year program. The training focuses on repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment used in production and packaging, inspecting equipment, and performing various assigned maintenance tasks.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Basic practices in maintenance and repair of mechanical and/or electrical components
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Ability to ensure collaborative relationships with other staff members
- Ability to issue and receive instructions
- Ability to focus on safety, quality, and company policies
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Proficiency in general computer usage
- High school diploma
- Proven mechanical aptitude
Nice To Haves
- Previous maintenance experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate reporting of hours for apprenticeship credit
- Complete assigned training classes and maintain passing levels on courses
- Effectively and safely operate standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools and basic electrical testing equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance from daily up to Semi-Annual
- Read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics at 50%
- Complete minor troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical related issues without direct supervision
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
- Follow prescribed safety rules and regulation as well as other departmental policies and procedures
- Help to develop proper safety techniques
- Detect, document, report and repair improper machine operation and faulty equipment
- Follow and perform emergency procedures regarding power failures
- Diversify maintenance skills that will allow assignments to be given in any work areas as required and, on any shift, required
- Understand and certify in our LOTO program
- Effectively inform through written communication daily pass-downs issues and actions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
