Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (full-time/paid) - Groveland, FL.

Niagara Bottling•Diamond Bar, CA

13d•$25 - $33

About The Position

The Maintenance Apprentice position is part of Niagara Bottling’s Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (MAP), which develops Maintenance Technicians for the company’s Maintenance department. Apprentices learn through a combination of formal classroom instruction and on-the-job training, covering preventative maintenance, industrial machinery rebuilds, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. The program is full-time and paid, with a stated start date of June 2027. The listed pay rate is $28.90 per hour, and the typical compensation range is $24.86–$32.94 per hour. The role is based in Groveland, Florida, and may require up to 30% travel. Apprentices complete assigned learning activities and demonstrate their understanding in both theory and practice.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in maintenance or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may combine work experience and/or Vocational Technician education.
High school diploma or GED.
Vocational Technical School Certificate in a maintenance-related field.
Ability to understand and perform math and geometry, and measure using a ruler and caliper.
Mechanical aptitude.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Ability to stand, sit, squat, or reach for up to 12 hours per day as required by the specific job.
Good attendance, willingness to work as part of a team, and pride in performance.
Comfort with a computer keyboard and basic computer skills.
Willingness to travel; up to 30% travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of experience in maintenance or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may combine work experience and/or Vocational Technician education.
Associate’s degree in a maintenance-related field.

Responsibilities

Shadow and learn from Operators, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics, Maintenance Technicians, and Senior Maintenance Technicians.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on machinery as needed.
Assist with maintenance projects and machine rebuilds.
Assist with repairing downed equipment during production shifts as needed.
Conduct research and documentation using a computer.
Work safely and follow written procedures.
Follow and respect company rules, staff, and peers; arrive on time according to the assigned schedule.
Attend OEM training when directed at the plant’s discretion and apply the learning upon returning to the plant.
Perform on-demand maintenance and equipment repair in the manufacturing facility.
Complete daily responsibilities assigned by the direct supervisor.
Explain and demonstrate achievement of the learning objectives for each training activity, in theory and practice.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family-building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.