Apprentice Mechanic

Taghleef Industries Group; Rosedale (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Taghleef Industries Group in Indiana is seeking an Apprentice Mechanic to build foundational mechanical skills while learning to maintain and repair plant equipment, including conveyors and packaging machinery. On‑the‑job training will cover troubleshooting and a wide range of equipment‑support tasks.

Responsibilities include dismantling and repairing equipment, installing and modifying systems, fabrication and pipefitting, using standard tools, and collaborating with electricians.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or certificate in Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as part of daily tasks.
• Perform basic math with accuracy.
• Strong problem solving and quick response ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Daily data entry and basic computer tasks.
• Work in a moderately heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble mechanical and production equipment.
• Install, maintain, and modify machinery and support systems.
• Perform fabrication, assembly, welding, cutting, burning, and pipefitting.
• Use standard mechanic tools and inspection gauges.
• Work from drawings, check sheets, verbal instructions, or sketches.
• Safely operate overhead lifts and work on overhead equipment.
• Collaborate with electricians as needed.
• Serve as a helper on tasks requiring additional support.
• Use basic shop math to support work.
• Clean equipment, parts, and work areas as required.
• Operate machinery to verify the quality of completed work.
• Participate actively in Safety Teams and Safety Programs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal & written comms

Data entry / basic computer

Willingness to learn

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Technical degree or certificate in Industrial Maintenance

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Technical Rosedale, IN, US

The Apprentice Mechanic role is designed to support the development of a new mechanic by building foundational mechanical and technical skills. You will receive on‑the‑job training, learning how to maintain and repair plant equipment and machinery, including conveying systems, production equipment, and packaging machinery. You will also be trained to perform a wide variety of troubleshooting, repair, improvement, and equipment‑support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble mechanical and production equipment
• Install, maintain, and modify machinery and support systems
• Perform fabrication, assembly, welding, cutting, burning, and pipefitting
• Use standard mechanic tools and inspection gauges
• Work from drawings, check sheets, verbal instructions, or sketches
• Safely operate overhead lifts and work on overhead equipment
• Collaborate with electricians as needed
• Serve as a helper on tasks requiring additional support
• Use basic shop math to support work
• Clean equipment, parts, and work areas as required
• Operate machinery to verify the quality of completed work
• Participate actively in Safety Teams and Safety Programs

Requirements

• Technical degree or certificate in Industrial Maintenance or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work rotating 12‑hour shifts and scheduled overtime
• Ability to tolerate extended periods of walking, bending, stooping, kneeling
• Ability to climb and descend stairs and ladders as part of daily tasks
• Ability to perform basic math
• Strong problem‑solving skills and quick response capability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform daily data entry and basic computer tasks
• Ability to work in a moderately heavy manufacturing environment

Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Taghleef offers a solid track record of growth and expansion in the food packaging industry as well as a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, health/prescription, dental and vision insurance, both short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, additional life insurance amounts available including spouse and dependent child coverage through payroll deductions, flexible spending accounts, company funded heath savings accounts, fitness reimbursement, tuition assistance and 401(k) with a company match.

Taghleef Industries, is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other trait protected by law.