High School Manufacturing Apprentice

Interstates Companies; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Interstates invites students to join its NEW Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Registered Apprenticeship in Fort Collins, CO. The role provides direct support to Fort Collins manufacturing operations and helps you gain knowledge, skills, and abilities for a successful manufacturing career.

You will learn to assemble electrical materials, wire fixtures, bend conduit, and fabricate structures while working a schedule of ~10–20 hours per week during the school year and full-time in the

Qualifications

• Must be a 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 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Hands-on manufacturing

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School sophomore or junior

Enrollment 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 transcript 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.

What You Should Know Before You Apply

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