Maintenance Craftsperson Apprentice

About the Program

Our Maintenance Apprenticeship Program will develop your skills needed to provide support to our manufacturing and distribution facilities. You will gain hands-on experience in a variety of areas including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, conveyor, PLC, fabrication, automation, industrial and motor controls.

Why Choose Our Program

• Comprehensive Training: Through our combination of online curriculum, vendor partnerships, and in-house expertise, you will receive a well-rounded apprenticeship.
• Career Advancement: Upon successful completion of the program, you will be qualified for an Advance Maintenance Technician within HNI.
• Accredited Program: Our apprenticeship is a Registered Apprenticeship with the U.S. Department of Labor and State of Iowa.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs production and any specialized equipment involving:
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Power Transmission, Lubrication and Pumps
  • Instrument/Vision Systems (Repair, Install, and Troubleshoot)
  • Piping and plumbing
  • Electrical Theory
  • Mechanical Operations
  • Motors, Automation and Robotics (Maintain and Repair)
  • Paint Oven Process Heating, Paint Oven Controls and Troubles

Work Environment / Physical Conditions

• Dust, fumes and noise are commonplace
• Seasonal fluctuations in temperatures and humidity are expected
• Stand and/or work for up to 10-hours per day
• Lift and carry up to 40lbs on a continuous basis

Experience Needed

Ideal candidates would have prior Industrial, Manufacturing, Agricultural, or Mechanical Maintenance experience. Completion of an advanced technology program or degree at a technical school would be very beneficial.

Preferred Background

• Automation and Instrumentation
• Electronics Engineering
• Agriculture
• Robotics
• Manufacturing