Apprentice Maintenance - 6000 Hours

Main Position Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on glass manufacturing equipment, including conveyors, batch handling systems, furnaces, lehrs, forming equipment, inspection systems, packaging equipment, motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, and related plant machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic control system issues to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Perform equipment installations, alignments, adjustments, calibrations, rebuilds, and changeovers as required.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, welding/cutting equipment, and diagnostic tools safely and effectively.
• Complete work orders, preventive maintenance documentation, equipment history records, and parts usage records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, hot work procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist in identifying root causes of equipment failures and recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in maintenance areas, production areas, and shop spaces.
• Work collaboratively with production operators, supervisors, engineers, contractors, and other maintenance personnel.
• Support emergency repairs and plant shutdown work as needed.

Employee Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in glass manufacturing or related field.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and repair complex equipment.
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.