Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (full-time/paid) - Chester, VA.

Niagara Bottling•Diamond Bar, CA

1d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Apprentice position is part of the Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (MAP), which is designed to develop Maintenance Technicians for Niagara Bottling’s Maintenance department. A Maintenance Apprentice will learn the skills necessary to act as a Maintenance Technician through a combination of formal classroom training and on-the-job training. Participants will specifically learn how to perform preventative maintenance, rebuild industrial machinery and troubleshooting techniques on all manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

2 Years – Experience in Maintenance or similar manufacturing environment.
experience may include a combination of work experience and/or Vocational Technician education
30% of travel may be required
High School Diploma or GED
Vocational Technical School Certificate in a maintenance-related field

Nice To Haves

4 Years – Experience in Maintenance or similar manufacturing environment
experience may include a combination of work experience and Vocational Technician education
Ability to understand and do math, geometry and measuring using a ruler and caliper
Mechanical aptitude
Attention to detail and organized
Ability to read blueprints & schematics
Able to stand, sit, squat or reach up to 12 hours per day as required by the specific job
Great attendance, be willing to work as a team, and take pride in their performance
Comfortable with computer keyboard & basic computer skills
Associate's Degree in a maintenance related field

Responsibilities

Shadow and learn from Operators, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics, Maintenance Technicians, and Sr. Maintenance Technicians
Perform scheduled PM's on machinery as needed
Assist with maintenance projects & machine rebuilds
Assist with downed equipment repair during the production shift as needed
Research and documentation using a computer
Work safely & follow the written procedures to do so
Follow & respect company rules, staff and their peers
Be at work on time based on their assigned schedule
Attend OEM trainings and apply learnings upon returning to the plant (at plant’s discretion).
Perform on-demand maintenance and repair of equipment in the manufacturing facility
Complete daily responsibilities assigned by the assigned direct supervisor.
Explain and demonstrate accomplishment of the learning objectives for each learning activity in both theory and practice.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all 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 an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities