Apprenticeship Program - Mechatronic

Steel Dynamics • Roanoke, VA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechatronic Apprenticeship Program is designed to provide essential skills and knowledge for maintenance employees. Upon completion, participants will have fulfilled the requirements for an Associate's degree and gained demonstrated on-the-job training experience. This program combines practical, hands-on experience with academic instruction, partnering with Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) to offer a 2-year mechatronics degree. The work schedule will be variable, accommodating both classroom time and on-the-job training (OJT) days in the mill, where apprentices will work alongside a designated mentor. Graduates will transition into a maintenance role at the pay rate of a mill tech, eventually filling a rotating shift position.

Requirements

• Demonstrated mechanical or electrical aptitude.
• Safety-minded.
• Strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Self-motivated.
• Hardworking.
• Completion of a battery of assessments.
• Provide letters of recommendation from current Steel Dynamics' supervision.
• Participate in the interview process if selected.
• Ability to commute to both Steel Dynamics and VWCC.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training and academic instruction.
• Work alongside a designated mentor during OJT days in the mill.
• Complete classroom and OJT days as per the program schedule.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to have tuition, books, and fees covered.

Benefits

• Tuition, books, and fees covered by Steel Dynamics (minimum GPA 3.0 required).
• Hourly wages paid for both work and classroom hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree