Industrial Maintenance Apprentice – Hands-On Repairs + AAS Track

Rheem Manufacturing; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Apprentice in Missouri to balance hands-on technical training with mandatory coursework toward an Associate of Applied Science degree. You will repair and fabricate facility machinery while earning your degree and gaining critical industry skills.

Responsibilities include maintaining production equipment, assisting with plant improvements, and fabricating parts using basic tools and welding techniques.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn maintenance procedures, troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours.
• Technical School background or related experience preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures, troubleshooting and repair.
• Industrial maintenance/manufacturing experience and/or preventive maintenance is a plus.
• PLC training or experience is desirable.
• Electrical/electronic training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain production and facility equipment.
• Communicate with maintenance personnel and supervisors as required.
• Under direction, move machines and install pipe, fixtures, and related equipment; support plant improvement projects.
• Fabricate parts with machine tools and basic welding techniques.
• Build simple structures from wood, metal, or other materials with hand and power tools.
• Ensure tools are retrieved, cleaned, and stored after use.
• Participate in continuing education courses toward the AAS degree as outlined.
• Support safety and housekeeping standards on the shop floor.

Skills

Willing to learn

Flexible hours

Maintenance procedures

Troubleshooting

Electrical/electronic training

PLC training/experience

Oral and written communication

Team coordination

Education

AAS degree in progress or related field

Job description

Rheem Manufacturing is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Apprentice in Missouri to balance hands-on technical training with mandatory coursework toward an Associate of Applied Science degree. You will repair and fabricate facility machinery while earning your degree and gaining critical industry skills.

Responsibilities include maintaining production equipment, assisting with plant improvements, and fabricating parts using basic tools and welding techniques.