Maintenance Apprentice

prattexternalcareersite; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice on a full-time basis. This entry-level role provides hands-on training in industrial maintenance under experienced technicians, with supervision and increasing independence as skills grow. Apprentices typically start on the 1st shift and may move to off-shift hours upon completion.

The position emphasizes learning in electrical construction, maintenance, safety, and electronics, with growth potential and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and progressively increase knowledge in electrical construction and installation, electrical maintenance and repair, safety procedures, electronic controls, and independent problem solving.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs with quick response to failures.
• Follow up all work to ensure proper performance and complete paperwork neatly and accurately.
• Comply with company policies and safety protocols, maintain good housekeeping.
• Additional duties as assigned, including after-hours and off-shift work as production requires.

Skills

Strong desire to learn

Strong mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Maintenance Apprentice

Full-time, Monday thru Friday with overtime required when necessary, including weekends.

This is an entry-level hourly position with growth potential! This position requires the apprentice to develop Industrial Maintenance knowledge and skills through on-the-job training in combination with class room instruction. Perform general maintenance and repair work with the supervision of experienced Maintenance Techs and independently as skill set increases. An apprentice will typically work a 1st Shift schedule during the apprenticeship and eventually be placed on an off-shift once it is completed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a state-of-the-art, fast-paced environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate ability to learn and progressively increase in knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Electrical Construction and Installation
• Electrical Maintenance and Repair
• Safety Procedures
• Electronic Controls
• Independent Problem Solving

As knowledge and skills increase:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs with a quick response to system and equipment failures.
• Follow-up all work in orders to ensure proper performance.
• Complete all paperwork neatly, accurately, and in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Additional duties as assigned, including working after hours and off-shift hours as required to maintain production.

Perks of Pratt!

Competitive compensation plans, full benefits package, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

• Benefit eligible within one month of hire. Including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, FSA, Pre-Paid Legal & Identity Theft
• 401(k) with a company match after 90-days
• Wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• No waiting period on 9 paid holidays annually
• PAID vacation days after 6 months
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:

Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.

Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.

Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.

Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

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