Apprenticeship Program - Maintenance Mechanic (Gastonia, NC)

Daimler Truck AG•Gastonia, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative products begin with talented, highly motivated individuals. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest and most diverse company in North American commercial vehicle market, invites you to join our dynamic team! When you work for a Daimler company, you join a worldwide network of over 250,000 dedicated employees on six continents who share your passion. Be a part of a world-class team who "Keep the World Moving" through the manufacturing of Heavy Duty Trucks.

Requirements

Should be able to learn and apply all the essential functions of the job.
All employees in this program will be on probation for a period of 2000 hours.
Performance will be reviewed by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee at regular intervals.
Candidates must apply to Cleveland Community College www.clevelandcc.edu
After applying contact Sharon Nivens 704-669-4243 to reserve a RISE Testing appointment.
All Apprentice candidates are required to pass a RISE Tier 1 Exam (Math and English)
Minimum test scores are as follows: RISE Tier 1 Testing - Math: 70%, English: 70%
All candidates must provide a hard copy of the test results or Email test result information to Steve Dean [email protected]
The selection for these positions will be determined by scores and skillset through a Joint Apprenticeship Selection Committee comprised of equal number of designated members from the Company and Local 5286.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

Upon completion of the Apprenticeship Program the candidate will be moved to the Journeyman’s pay rate of a Grade ST-C.

Responsibilities

Repairing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Perform various duties involved in repair and maintenance of a wide variety of machine tools (e.g. CNC Machining Centers, CNC Punches, Shears, Press Brakes, Punch Presses), material handling equipment and auxiliary plant equipment (e.g. HVAC equipment, air compressors, electrical and lighting equipment).
Cleaning and painting, yard work, lubricating, preventative maintenance.
Attend formal classroom training in maintenance related skills.
Complete all educational requirements within a four-year, 8000-hour apprenticeship period.