Maintenance Apprentice
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MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE

System job title: Maintenance Apprentice Job function: Manufacturing

System job code: HMMN05 Job family: Maintenance

Job type: Non-exempt Band/Level: T1

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provide support to the maintenance department while learning the skills necessary to become a maintenance mechanic through participation in rotations, a training program, or similar structured activities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist maintenance mechanics/technicians on maintenance calls and new installations

· Perform basic maintenance tasks independently, as assigned

· Work alone to broaden knowledge base and demonstrate learned on-the-job skills

· Assist in replacement electrical devices as required

· Complete routine maintenance on plant and processing equipment

· Perform simple welding and plumbing

· Maintain the grounds

· Maintain work areas in a neat and orderly fashion

· Complete all plant, utility rounds, and maintenance production logs sheets

· Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

· Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.

· 0 to 1 year of maintenance, mechanical, construction, or related experience

· Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications

· Knowledge of schedules and wiring diagrams

· Able to use standard maintenance tools

· Able to perform basic maintenance activities and assist on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner

· Able to follow directions

· Able to work effectively in a team environment

· Able to work with attention to detail

· Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

· Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

· Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

· Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer