Skilled Trades / Maintenance Apprenticeship

Flex-N-GateFlex-N-GateIonia, Michigan, United States
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Posted

9/14/2026

Employment

Full time

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Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The maintenance apprentice assists with installing equipment, maintaining mechanical systems, and repairing industrial machinery. They work alongside a journeyman to gain hands-on experience and complete required formal training.

Requirements overview

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a High School Diploma or GED. Candidates must be physically capable of performing essential job functions and pass an enrollment test at Montcalm Community College.

Key skills

Equipment installationMechanical systems maintenanceMachine repairIndustrial machinery operationSafety proceduresPreventive maintenance

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Education requirements

high school

About Flex-N-Gate

Industry

Automotive

Employees

6,210

Type

Privately Held

Size

10,001+ employees

Starting with aftermarket parts in 1956 and moving into O.E. in 1968, Flex-N-Gate produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metals and mechanical assemblies experience, we persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products. We provide our customers a comprehensive solution using our collective resources of product engineering, project management, testing, stamping, welding, molding, painting, plating, assembly and shipping.

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Job categories

TradesManufacturingEngineering

Description

Scope of the Position A maintenance apprentice works alongside fully qualified maintenance journeyman to learn the skills of the trade. As a maintenance apprentice, your responsibilities are to assist with a variety of duties, including installing equipment, maintaining mechanical systems, and repairing machines. Responsibilities Log 2000 hour of on the job learning each year to gain the necessary skills to advance to the next level of the apprenticeship. Complete 144+/- hours of formal training annually at MCC (Montcalm Community College) with a "C" letter grade or higher. Maintain written log book of skills worked on and learned that is validated by the mentor regularly. Work side by side with a maintenance journeyman for hands on learning and to ensure safe procedures are learned to work with presses, welders, robots, and other industrial machinery throughout the plant Qualifications Applicants for apprenticeship must meet the following minimum qualifications: Must be of legal age for the trade(s) covered (in no case less than 18). High School Diploma/GED Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation Take enrollment test at MCC (Montcalm Community College) and submit passing grades with along with application to HR. Must be able to enroll in necessary classes for apprenticeship program.

Requirements

  • Equipment installation
  • Mechanical systems maintenance
  • Machine repair
  • Industrial machinery operation
  • Safety procedures
  • Preventive maintenance

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