Maintenance Apprentice

Silgan Closures; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

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

The 4‑year/8,000 hour on-the-job training program includes 1,000 hours of related instruction, lab work at the RCAM building, and company-paid labs and coursework, with some instruction done by the candidate in their own time.

Qualifications

• 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

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/8,000 hour OJT (on‑job training) program is supplemented with 1,000 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 $20,000 for the education content alone and over $140,000 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

Limitations and 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.

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.

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