Apprentice Maintenance Mechanic - $32.32 to $38.07

About the role

Anchor Glass Container LLC, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many of the most iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. The company strives to exceed customer expectations through unrelenting attention to detail, with approximately 1,300–2,000 US-based team members providing the size and scale to service glass packaging needs without the complexity and bureaucracy associated with larger suppliers.

This apprenticeship opportunity is at the Shakopee, Minnesota plant for individuals with a strong interest in pursuing an industrial maintenance career in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic problems
• Diagnose and fix issues dealing with chains, belts, rollers, conveyors, palletizers, and inspection equipment
• Repair and maintain electrical, mechanical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Work with a wide variety of hand tools and power hand tools
• Use welding and cutting equipment and machine tools
• Work with oils and lubricants
• Perform work requiring specialized experience and training related to skilled trades
• Repair, overhaul and service mechanized equipment (hoists, elevators, conveyors, mobile equipment, hi-lifts, etc.)
• Perform carpentry work in construction, repairing or modifying structures, cabinets, scaffolds, shelves, offices, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• Use brushes and spray guns for painting interiors and exteriors, equipment, etc., including surface preparation and paint mixing
• Install and maintain utility lines for gas, water, air, etc., including general plumbing work
• Inspect, install, relocate, repair and maintain plant electrical equipment (motors, switch boxes, panels, instruments, starters, control devices, power circuits, feeders, etc.)
• Install, move, repair and maintain mechanical and electronic selecting devices
• Remove, install, repair and check plant mechanical devices and equipment
• Cut, braze and weld various metals used in construction of forms, guardrails, catwalks, runways, stairs, etc.
• Work with furnace line personnel to install and adjust oil burners
• Inspect plant equipment and follow preventative maintenance program

Schedule

Initial training: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:00 pm. After training, assigned to a crew working rotating shifts on a 28‑day cycle:

• 7 consecutive days, 8:00 am–4:00 pm shift, then 3 days off
• 7 consecutive days, 12:00 am–8:00 am shift, then 2 days off
• 7 consecutive days, 4:00 pm–12:00 am shift, then 2 days off
• Cycle repeats (21 work days, 7 days off per 28‑day period)

Apprenticeship Program

• 8,000‑hour program governed by federally approved national standards
• Minimum 144 hours of approved classroom training each twelve months
• Classroom training through local technical schools during non‑working hours (unpaid)
• All courses, textbooks and fees paid at 100% by Anchor Glass Container

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance program
• Retirement pension plan
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Retiree health care benefits provided by a third party

Pay

$32.32 to $38.07 per hour