High School Manufacturing Apprentice

Interstates; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstates in Fort Collins, CO offers a NEW Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Registered Apprenticeship. Join as Production Tech Apprentice to support Fort Collins manufacturing operations, gain hands-on experience in electrical construction, wiring, and fabrication while learning safety, math, tools, and workplace skills.

Ideal candidates are 16+, enrolled in a PACT core program, and able to commit 10–20 hours weekly during school and full-time in summer.

Qualifications

• Must be High School Sophomore or Junior
• IMT Apprenticeship requires a full year for completion
• Must be a minimum 16 years of age
• Must be enrolled in an HBI PACT Core program
• Must be willing to provide a transcript or proof of enrollment if requested

Responsibilities

• Assembling pre-fabricated electrical construction material
• Assembling and pre-wiring light fixtures, receptacles, and switches
• Bending and threading conduit
• Fabricates support structures by cutting, bending, and welding components
• Displays a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Takes initiative to learn systems and processes
• Takes a proactive approach to problem solving
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

HS sophomore/junior

Enrolled in HBI PACT Core program

Job description

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

Role Summary: Join our NEW Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Registered Apprenticeship and gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to have a successful manufacturing career! Interstates is currently seeking motivated student individuals to join our program as Production Tech Apprentices. This role will provide direct support to our Fort Collins manufacturing operations.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Displays a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Takes the initiative to learn systems and processes
• Takes a proactive approach to problem solving
• Assembling pre-fabricated electrical construction material
• Assembling and pre-wiring light fixtures, receptacles, and switches
• Bending and threading conduit
• Fabricates support structures by cutting, bending, and welding components
• Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be High School Sophomore or Junior
  • The IMT Apprenticeship requires a full year for completion.
• Must be a minimum 16 years of age to be eligible
• Must be enrolled in an HBI PACT Core program - Students should confirm with high school counselor that their program supports participation in a registered apprenticeship.
• Must be willing to provide a trasncript or proof of enrollment if requested.

**Work Schedule:**

• Able to commit ~10–20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during the summer
• Expected to stay in the program for approximately one year
• Willing to participate in required apprenticeship coursework (safety, math, tools, workplace skills)

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Willingness to learn technical skills
• Reliability and attendance
• Mechanical aptitude or interest
• Teamwork
• Interest in hands-on manufacturing, electrical, or construction work
• Ability to follow safety rules and work in a production environment
• Reliable transportation to the Fort Collins facility
• Ability to meet physical requirements (lifting, standing, etc.)

Compensation: Compensation for this position is $17.31/hourly

Location & Travel: The position is located in Fort Collins, CO. Applicants must be local to the area and willing to commute to the worksite.

Accepting applications until this role has been filled.

What You Should Know Before You Apply

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Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.