Maintenance Apprentice - Kingsport, TN

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Kingsport, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Silgan Closures Maintenance Department in Kingsport TN is continuing its Tennessee Department of Labor certified apprenticeship program for the position of Mechatronics Technician. Upon successful completion of the program, the employee will be a Department of Labor certified Journeyman as a Mechatronics Technician. This 4-year/8,000-hour OJT (on-the-job training) program is supplemented with 1,000 hours of related instruction. The program includes instructional labs at the RCAM building, extensive on-the-job training, and self-study to achieve certification. The company invests significantly in this program, covering the cost of education and providing substantial wages during the apprenticeship, including overtime. While the company covers the labs, classes, and OJT, candidates will need to complete additional related instruction on their own time.

Requirements

• Must be accurate and trustworthy with a positive attitude that embraces change and continuous improvement in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Meet the requirements of the National Career Readiness Certificate at: Applied Mathematics 4, Reading for Information 5, Locating Information 4
• Sign the Silgan Apprenticeship Agreement with NESCC/RCAMM and abide by the standards of Apprenticeship
• Pass a drug screen
• Job description physical requirements

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent personal leadership and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Write a position statement as to why you are interested and should be considered for the apprenticeship
• Attend and pass coursework during and off-hours
• Demonstrate progress on the job
• Submit regular progress reports

Benefits

• Company-paid labs, classes, and OJT
• Over $140,000 in regular, straight-time wages in the first 4-year period plus overtime
• Company investment of over $20,000 for education content alone

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed