Press Maintenance Apprentice - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Jefferson Industries Corporation, the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, is seeking an apprentice to join its Press Maintenance team. The company participates in the global automotive industry and provides design and development for press dies and other tools used to produce automotive products, as well as product design review, Advanced Product Quality Planning, and high-quality product manufacturing. This is a two-year apprenticeship program intended to develop the apprentice to technician level. The apprentice works with a Press Maintenance Technician to learn the technical skills needed to become a Press Maintenance Technician. The core schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with a second-shift premium. Duties may include inspections, shutdown support, basic maintenance, and documenting work in PLEX.
Requirements
- Ability to use basic hand tools.
- Self-motivated and able to perform with minimal supervision.
- Able to work odd shifts, weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and overtime.
- Quality-oriented and able to understand how each task may affect quality.
- Able to perform job duties safely, effectively, and accurately.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Self-starter with a continuous improvement agenda.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Perform bi-weekly inspections on all presses and report findings in the PLEX inspection report.
- Perform monthly inspections on all presses and report findings in the PLEX inspection report.
- Perform monthly inspections on all scrap conveyors and report findings in the PLEX inspection report.
- Support shutdown activities.
- Verify needed spare parts are on hand and stocked; add items that are not controlled by MRO when needed.
- Perform basic maintenance activities, which may include basic wiring or similar activities.
- Record work in PLEX, including what work was done and how long it took.
- Work with a Press Maintenance Technician to learn the technical skills needed to develop into a Press Maintenance Technician.
- Follow all safety policies and wear proper PPE.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Additional $1.00 per hour at 5 and 10 years of service.
- Additional $0.50 per hour for second- or third-shift premium.
- Holiday pay.
- Shutdown pay.
- Monthly and annual perfect attendance bonuses.
- Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus.
- Annual Profit Share Bonus.
- Paid vacation.
- Three medical plan options.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Free dental and vision coverage for associates enrolled in medical benefits.
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
- Hospital indemnity coverage.
- Group accident coverage.
- Critical illness coverage.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Long-term disability.
- Basic life and AD&D coverage.
- 401(k) traditional and Roth contribution options with company match.
- 401(k) retirement profit share fund, funded 100% by the company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter, regardless of 401(k) participation.
- Referral bonus.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Safety equipment reimbursement for safety boots and prescription safety glasses.
- Company-paid uniforms, including laundering.
- Tickets@Work web-based discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
