E&I Apprentice

About the role

We are hiring an Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Apprentice at Ahlstrom’s Rhinelander paper mill. The apprentice will work under the guidance of licensed or journey-level E&I technicians to develop the skills needed to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, calibration, testing, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment
• Support troubleshooting of electrical circuits, control systems, PLCs, HMI’s, VFDs, power distribution, electric motors, control circuits, and instrumentation
• Read and interpret basic electrical schematics, wiring diagrams
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment (multimeters, loop calibrators, etc.)
• Observe and follow all safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical safety standards
• Perform preventive maintenance activities under supervision
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and training hours
• Participate in classroom, online, or off-site technical training as required
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Progressively perform more complex tasks as skills and competencies develop

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic math skills (algebra preferred)
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment
• Must pass post-offer physical testing requirements
• Enrolment in or completion of a technical/trade school program: Electromechanical, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical System Maintenance (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of electricity or electronics (preferred)
• Previous manufacturing, maintenance, or construction experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with hand and power tools (preferred)

Training Commitment

Apprentices must successfully complete all Company-paid, required coursework, on-the-job training hours, and evaluations. Attendance and active participation in training are mandatory.

What we offer

• Vacation benefits begin after successfully completing probation
• Retention bonus of $1000!
• Paid on-the-job training
• Competitive Medical, dental, vision coverages
• Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability
• Long-term disability, Critical Illness, & Accident insurance
• Competitive 401(K) plan - eligible to start 1st month following start of employment
• Starting wage $30.15 with potential raises every 6 months until Journeyman

Work Schedule and Location

• Work Schedule: 6a-2p during training, upon completion of apprenticeship candidate must be able to work rotating swing shift, 8-12 hours, including nights, weekends, and Holidays.
• Location: 515 W. Davenport St, Rhinelander WI

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan

About Us

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.

Read more at www.ahlstrom.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.