Maintenance Technician Apprentice

About the role

Your Job Guardian Glass is seeking a Maintenance Technician Apprentice in Geneva, NY! This position provides an opportunity for an individual interested in developing a career in industrial maintenance to gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced maintenance professionals. The Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship will participate in structured on-the-job training and assist with the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment. Through Guardian Glass, a Guardian Industries company, we make high‑performance, energy efficient glass for homes and buildings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an apprenticeship and on-the-job training to develop mechanical maintenance knowledge and skills
• Work alongside experienced maintenance technicians to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and equipment
• Assist with preventative and predictive maintenance activities
• Learn to troubleshoot mechanical systems, including bearings, conveyors, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, pumps, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems
• Use a computer or tablet to document maintenance activities, enter work order, identify parts, and maintain accurate maintenance records
• Identify equipment issues and communicate maintenance needs to technicians, supervisors, and operations employees
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all company safety, environmental, quality, and operating procedures

Requirements

• Experience using a computer or tablet for documentation, communication, and/or record-keeping

Qualifications

• A degree or certification in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance
• Experience working within an industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience prioritizing down-time severity
• Experience troubleshooting root causes and applying long-term solutions
• Experience reading and interpreting machine electrical and mechanical drawings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• ADD and disability coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance

Pay

Starting hourly wage is $25 per hour. $1,000 sign‑on bonus paid out after 6 months of employment.

Schedule

Employees work up to 12 months on a day shift, then transition to a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule upon completion of training.