Maintenance Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Investigate and correct production line problems.
• Observe and listen to machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Inspect and troubleshoot parts and make recommendations in a timely manner.
• Utilize hand tools, gauges, and instruments to determine source of problems.
• Demonstrate ability to read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and engineering documentation.
• Propose repair ideas to Supervisor and develop repair plan.
• Perform general and preventative maintenance and repair.
• Utilize CMMS software to track work progress daily.
• Complete scheduled work orders to fulfill assigned tasks in the maintenance/repair of plant equipment.
• Work with basic engineering equipment such as welders, lathes, and power tools.
• Inspect visual flaws, lubricate machines as necessary.
• Complete and retain maintenance logs.
• Support Maintenance Supervisor as directed.
• Maintain a helpful and friendly working relationship with fellow employees.
• Comply with all applicable customer, safety, ISO/IATF 16949 QMS, and ISO14001 EMS requirements.
• Perform lock out/tag out procedures in accordance with company policy.
• Participate in on-call emergency schedule as assigned.
• Operate all PIT equipment to complete work tasks.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Performance Standards

• Demonstrate professional expertise and knowledge of manufacturing process of our product.
• Ability to professionally and efficiently communicate directly with leadership via phone, email, and in-person.
• Display excellent attention to detail in all tasks assigned.
• Ability to self-manage multiple projects and deadlines in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Maintain knowledge/document control of Mytex information in a confidential manner.
• Pursue constant improvement of customer service and professional skills.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Professional, well-groomed appearance and attire is advised.
• Ability to lift/move up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to single lift to 60 lbs. and team lift up to 120 lbs.
• Ability to twist, bend, push, pull, and squat.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours per shift.

Qualifications

• High school degree and in active pursuit of an associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Preferred: 1+ year’s maintaining manufacturing type equipment.
• Ability to utilize computer-based software, Microsoft suite, and tablet applications.
• Familiar with conveyors, pneumatics, and electrical components.
• Demonstrate basic manufacturing electrical knowledge.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $22 - $24 per hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Schedule

• Ability to work flexible schedule to support production needs, including Monday-Friday or weekends.
• Participate in on-call emergency schedule as assigned.