Hands-On Maintenance Apprentice: Electrical & Mechanical

Stryten Manufacturing; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Salina, Kansas is seeking a Maintenance/ECT Apprentice to learn the maintenance technician role through hands‑on training. You will shadow experienced technicians, diagnose basic mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventive tasks, and participate in CMMS dispatch and safety programs.

This entry-level apprenticeship emphasizes 5S, safety compliance, and foundational skills in mechanical and electrical systems to support a large lead-acid battery facility.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude for maintenance work.
• Ability to read and follow maintenance procedures and safety rules.
• Willingness to learn in a hands-on apprenticeship environment.
• Capable of working in a manufacturing setting with protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced technicians to learn mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures.
• Perform basic maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Organize tools and parts and maintain a clean work area.
• Assist with adjusting machinery and replacing defective parts.
• Learn to use and dispatch in CMMS system and follow LOTO procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety-minded

Effective communicator

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

Scissor lift certification

Job description

Stryten Energy in Salina, Kansas is seeking a Maintenance/ECT Apprentice to learn the maintenance technician role through hands‑on training. You will shadow experienced technicians, diagnose basic mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventive tasks, and participate in CMMS dispatch and safety programs.

This entry-level apprenticeship emphasizes 5S, safety compliance, and foundational skills in mechanical and electrical systems to support a large lead-acid battery facility.