Maintenance Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Develops foundational technical knowledge and practical experience supporting the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and automated control systems.
• Participates in preventative maintenance activities, equipment repairs, system testing, and process improvement initiatives while completing a structured apprenticeship program.
• Combines classroom education with hands-on experience to build the technical competencies required for a successful career in industrial maintenance and automation.
• Install, setup, and commission manufacturing equipment, control systems, and automation technologies under the direction of experienced maintenance personnel.
• Aid in preventive maintenance activities to support equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and production performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related equipment issues while following established maintenance procedures.
• Support the maintenance, programming, configuration, and testing of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), sensors, and related automation equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, equipment documentation, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, engineers, production teams, and other departments to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in, or accepted into, a community college, technical school, apprenticeship program, or other accredited program in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or automation principles obtained through coursework, technical training, or personal experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents with guidance.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn industrial maintenance practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Must provide basic personal hand tools; specialty tools are provided by the company.
• Ability to successfully complete a Powered Industrial Truck medical assessment and obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to work assigned schedules, including overtime or alternative shifts, as business needs require.

Preferred

• Coursework in PLCs, industrial controls, electrical systems, mechatronics, robotics, or industrial automation.
• Exposure to hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, or industrial electrical systems.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems, SCADA systems, or industrial networking through education or laboratory experience.
• Experience using basic hand tools or power tools through school, vocational training, military service, or personal projects.