Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (full-time/paid) - Mooresville, NC.

Niagara Bottling•Diamond Bar, CA

13d•$25 - $33•Onsite

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 formal classroom instruction and on-the-job training how to perform preventive maintenance, rebuild industrial machinery, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment. The program is based in Mooresville, North Carolina, and is scheduled to start in June 2027. The listed pay rate is $28.90 per hour, with a typical compensation range of $24.86–$32.94 per hour. Apprentices shadow experienced operations and maintenance team members, perform and assist with maintenance and repair work, and complete program learning objectives in both theory and practice. The position may require up to 30% travel. Apprentices must follow safety procedures and company rules, attend training when directed, and complete daily tasks assigned by their supervisor. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a vocational technical school certificate in a maintenance-related field. Niagara prefers an associate degree in a maintenance-related field and additional maintenance or manufacturing experience. The position requires the ability to stand, sit, squat, or reach for up to 12 hours per day as the specific job requires. Niagara offers eligible regular full-time team members a benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings with company match, leave programs, wellbeing and family-building benefits, income protection, tuition reimbursement, and other programs. The posting notes that part-time, intern, and seasonal team members receive a limited benefits package.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of experience in maintenance or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and vocational technician education.
Associate degree in a maintenance-related field.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Paid 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 coverage.
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.