Maintenance - Apprentice

Posted: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Valid Thru: Friday, 03 October 2025
Index Requested on: 09/03/2025 19:38:06
Indexed on: 09/03/2025 19:38:06

Location: Battle Creek, MI, 49014, US

Industry: Manufacturing - Other
Occupational Category: 49-9042.00 - Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

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Description:

Maintenance Apprentice will be responsible for completing on-the job-training and classroom training to achieve a Journeyman Card. Apprentices are responsible for their proficiency in becoming skilled in maintenance of the facility and equipment.

Maintenance apprentice will achieve proficiency in areas such as:

  • Following safe work practices at all times
  • Work cooperatively as a part of a team to solve downtime issues and increase machine efficiencies
  • Troubleshoot mechanical failures
  • Using basic PLC knowledge
  • Mechanical and electrical knowledge
  • Reading and interpreting hydraulic, pneumatic, machine manuals and electrical schematics
  • Operate lathes, mills, plasma cutters and cutting equipment to fabricate/ repair machines and equipment parts
  • Perform welding to install, modify, repair and maintain equipment
  • Use drawings, blueprints, schematics, service manuals, etc. to install and/ or repair equipment

Applicants will meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalency is required (must provide transcript or official copy of diploma/ GED)
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation (non-relative, teacher/ instructor, supervisor, etc.)
  • Completed application
  • Basic skills test score of 75% or higher
  • Interview
  • Able to pass pre-employment screening including background check, drug screen and physical
  • Prefer candidates with previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (stamping or robotics preferred)

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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