Mechanical Apprentice

The Chemours Company•New Johnsonville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. Chemours is seeking a Mechanical Apprentice to join our Maintenance team! This position will report directly to the Unit Manager. An apprenticeship is a post-secondary education that begins with finding an employer. Employers hire apprentices, typically pay their wages and provide on-the-job training and work experience. Approximately 60% of an apprentice’s time is spent on the job under the supervision of a qualified Manager and Technician. The other 40% involves technical training provided at a post-secondary institution, i.e. Nashville State Community College, Humphrey County Campus. This is a part time position.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED (must be on course to complete by June 2026)
Enrolled in and meet pre-requisites for Nashville State MTEC program.
Must maintain satisfactory scores in all courses/work related to this apprenticeship program. Satisfactory scores are grades of C or higher (which is what NSCC and federal financial aid require to maintain satisfactory performance). If a grade of D or lower is made in any of the courses/work related to this apprenticeship program, the student will be exited from the program.
Be enrolled or planning to enroll at Nashville State Community College, Humphrey County Campus and be 18 years of age by March 1, 2026
Understand the hazards associated with working in an industrial setting and the safety precautions involved
Possess practical knowledge in pipefitting, millwright and general maintenance skills
Have a thorough knowledge of interpreting blueprints
Learn to create isometric drawings of piping configurations
Learn basic welding principles and practices
Comprehend laser alignment and the importance of properly aligned machinery
Master basic knowledge for the repair, fabrication and assembly of mechanical assemblies with complete ability in making pneumatic, hydraulic and process joints and seals.

Nice To Haves

Upon satisfactorily completing four semesters of the program the apprentice will receive an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Process Control Technology.
After successfully completing semester four and applicable NCCER exams, the apprentice could begin a two-year on-site training progression as a full service Chemours Trainee.
During their training period they will work in defined crew rotations.
Apprentices will receive competitive wages with the opportunity to increase as the student progresses through the program.
Apprentices will work on-site during school technical training breaks, i.e. summer and Christmas breaks.
Beginning the second semester the apprentices will work on-site M-W-F and attend classes at Nashville State on T-Th.
Apprentices will be paid for the hours worked on-site only.

Responsibilities

Candidate must have the interest and aptitude to learn new technologies and systems
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills
Strong value for safety, health and environment
Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and solve problems
Display troubleshooting ability and strong work ethics
Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders. safely lift up to 50 lbs., and use hand tools
Must be able to work outdoors and wear various protective equipment during daily work schedule