Maintenance Mechanic – Apprentice

Reynolds Consumer Products LLC • Wheeling, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic – Apprentice participates in a three-year registered apprenticeship program at Reynolds Consumer Products’ manufacturing facility in Wheeling, Illinois. The program combines targeted coursework at Harper Community College in Palatine, Illinois, with hands-on work rotations at the Wheeling facility. Apprentices develop manufacturing maintenance knowledge and technical skills while working toward an Associate in Applied Science degree in Manufacturing Technology and nationally recognized apprenticeship credentials.

The role provides experience with packaging robots and packaging equipment, facilities maintenance, machining, and welding. Apprentices apply classroom learning to practical manufacturing maintenance assignments and are expected to successfully complete the three-year program. The posting lists rotating night/day shift hours of 6 a.m.–2 p.m. (8-hour shift).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be validated as college ready by Harper Community College Admissions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand verbal and written directions in English.
• Ability to develop mechanical and technical skills through classroom instruction and hands-on experience.
• Ability to apply learning to manufacturing equipment and maintenance activities.

Nice To Haves

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Interest in math and science.
• Interest in becoming a Maintenance Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Work on packaging robots and packaging equipment.
• Participate in facilities maintenance activities.
• Gain hands-on experience in machining and welding.
• Complete relevant work rotations at Reynolds Consumer Products to develop maintenance knowledge and technical skills.
• Participate in targeted coursework at Harper Community College in Palatine, Illinois.
• Apply classroom learning to practical manufacturing maintenance assignments.
• Successfully complete the three-year registered apprenticeship program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED