Maintenance Apprentice

Portola; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Kingsport, TN offers a four-year apprenticeship program to become a Journeyman Mechatronics Technician. The program combines 8000 hours of on-the-job training with 1000 hours of related instruction, fully funded by the company.

Wages exceed $20,000 education content with over $140,000 in wages in the first four years, plus overtime. Labs and coursework are company-paid and some instruction occurs on candidate's own time.

Qualifications

• Submit a position statement as to why you are interested and should be considered for the apprenticeship.
• Must be accurate and trustworthy with a positive attitude that embraces change and continuous improvement in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Meet the requirements of the National Career Readiness Certificate at: Applied Mathematics 4, Reading for Information 5, Locating Information 4.
• Sign the Silgan Apprenticeship Agreement with NESCC/RCAMM and abide by the standards of Apprenticeship.
• Attend and pass coursework during and off-hours.
• Demonstrate progress on the job.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent personal leadership and organizational skills.
• Pass a drug screen.

Education

National Career Readiness Certificate

Job description

Maintenance Technician Apprentice / Mechatronics Technician

The Silgan Closures Maintenance Department in Kingsport TN is continuing our Tennessee Department of Labor certified apprenticeship program for the position of Mechatronics Technician. At the successful completion of the program the employee will be a Department of Labor certified Journeyman as a Mechatronics Technician.

The 4-year/8000-hour OJT (on-job training) program is supplemented with 1000 hours of related instruction. There will be numerous instructional labs at the RCAM building, a wide array of on-the-job training and studies completed on your own to complete and become certified. The dollar investment is well over $20000 for the education content alone and over $140000 in regular, straight-time wages in the first 4-year period plus overtime. The labs, classes, OJT are company-paid. There is additional related instruction that will be required to be completed on the candidate's own time.

Pay Scale

Based on the U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Wage Scale.

Requirements

• Write a position statement as to why you are interested and should be considered for the apprenticeship.
• Must be accurate and trustworthy with a positive attitude that embraces change and continuous improvement in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Meet the requirements of the National Career Readiness Certificate at: Applied Mathematics 4, Reading for Information 5, Locating Information 4.
• Sign the Silgan Apprenticeship Agreement with NESCC/RCAMM and abide by the standards of Apprenticeship.
• Attend and pass coursework during and off-hours.
• Demonstrate progress on the job.
• Submit regular progress reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent personal leadership and organizational skills.
• Pass a drug screen.
• Job description physical requirements.

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace. EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability.