Maintenance Apprentice - 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride

Kentwood, MIOn-siteInternship
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Location
Kentwood, MI
Work style
On-site
Job type
Internship
Posted
Oct 18
1 day ago
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About the company

Maker's Pride

Food production · 2 to 10 employees

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What you'll do

  • Train in repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment used in production and packaging, including inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs.
  • Complete assigned training, document maintenance work, follow safety procedures, and respond to equipment and power failures.

What you need

  • Sitting at a workstation for short periods of time
  • Frequent line calls throughout the building requiring immediate response
  • Stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders on a frequent basis
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds on an infrequent basis
  • Education: a high school diploma

Key skills

Strong mechanical aptitudeBasic hand toolsPower toolselectrical testing equipmentmechanical and electrical schematicsStrong problem solvingStrong attention to detailwritten communicationMS Office SuiteGeneral computer usageLOTO program

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Perks

  • formal training at no charge

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Hello, do you possess a basic mechanical aptitude, but lack formal training? Do you have experience maintaining and repairing equipment and are ready to take the next step to Maintenance Technician? If so, then our apprenticeship program may be perfect for you! As an apprentice in our program, you will train on repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment used in the production and packaging of products. Regularly participate in inspecting equipment, structures or material; work on all requests for the various types of maintenance work assigned. This is a four-year program that allows participants to receive formal training at no charge while earning a paycheck. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Maintain accurate reporting of hours for apprenticeship credit Complete assigned training classes and maintain passing levels on courses Effectively and safely operates standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools and basic electrical testing equipment. Perform preventative maintenance from daily up to Semi-Annual. Read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics at 50%. Complete minor troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical related issues without direct supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulation as well as other departmental policies and procedures. Help to develop proper safety techniques. Detect, document, report and repair improper machine operation and faulty equipment. Follow and perform emergency procedures regarding power failures. Diversify maintenance skills that will allow assignments to be given in any work areas as required and, on any shift, required. Understand and certify in our LOTO program. Effectively inform through written communication daily pass-downs issues and actions. Required Competencies & Knowledge Knowledge of: Strong mechanical aptitude Basic practices in maintenance and repair of mechanical and/or electrical components Skill in: Strong problem solving Strong organization and time management Strong attention to detail Ability to: Communicate effectively both verbally and written Ensure collaborative relationships with other staff members Issue and receive instructions Focus on safety, quality, and company policies Proficiency in: MS Office Suite General computer usage  Work Environment: Work is primarily done in a manufacturing production floor Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature Physical Requirements: Sitting at a workstation for short periods of time Frequent line calls throughout the building requiring immediate response Stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders on a frequent basis Must be able to lift 50 pounds on an infrequent basis  Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma. Proven mechanical aptitude Previous maintenance experience is a plus Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

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