Apprentice Engineer: Earn While You Learn Trades

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Vision

Dental

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is offering the OE Apprenticeship to train as an Operating Engineer. Earn while you learn through hands‑on work and paid classroom instruction with Renton Technical College, provided by IUOE Local 302.

As an Apprentice you will rotate through trades, perform tasks with hand and power tools, and build skills in electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, boiler, and building automation disciplines while contributing to a major biomedical campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Physical ability to climb, bend, lift up to 50 lbs and use ladders or scaffolds.
• Prefer dependable work habits, good communication and flexibility; basic mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Attend classes at Renton Technical College and maintain grades.
• Maintain on-the-job training records and submit monthly to the union.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment related to the trade.
• Perform manual labor associated with the relevant trade.
• Run errands, carry and deliver materials, tools, and equipment.
• Clean tools and equipment.
• Do skilled trade work commensurate with apprentice level.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependable

Great communication

Flexible schedule

Basic mechanical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Washington State Driver’s License

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is offering the OE Apprenticeship to train as an Operating Engineer. Earn while you learn through hands‑on work and paid classroom instruction with Renton Technical College, provided by IUOE Local 302.

As an Apprentice you will rotate through trades, perform tasks with hand and power tools, and build skills in electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, boiler, and building automation disciplines while contributing to a major biomedical campus.