Maintenance Apprentice & Lubricator

Fort Recovery Industries Inc.; Fort Recovery (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Weekly Pay

Competitive Hourly Wages

Job summary

Fort Recovery Industries Inc. in the United States is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice focused on lubrication in a die casting facility. You will learn industrial lubrication and basic maintenance under close supervision, gaining skills in mechanical systems, basic electrical, plumbing, and safety.

Responsibilities include inspections, lubrication routing on HPDC equipment, servicing lube systems, and participation in apprenticeship classes. Competitive pay and benefits are part of the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED (or enrolled)
• Willingness to learn
• Basic math and literacy
• Safety mindset
• Flexibility for shifts and overtime

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Run lubrication routes on HPDC machines, dies, shot ends, toggles, furnaces, trim presses, and auxiliaries.
• Lubricate high-load points with EP and high-temp greases/oils.
• Service automatic lubrication systems, top off reservoirs, change filters, and spot leaks.
• Learn and follow lockout/tagout, molten-metal, and all site safety rules.
• Use tools, replace simple components, keep areas clean, and document work.
• Attend required classes and apprenticeship training.

Job description

Maintenance Apprentice - Lubrication Track

Die Casting Facility | Hands-On Path to Skilled Trades

Ready to learn real industrial maintenance? Join us as a Maintenance Apprentice focused on industrial lubrication in a die casting plant. Work under close supervision while building skills in lubrication, mechanical systems, basic electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance.

What You'll Do

• Assist with inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Run lubrication routes on HPDC machines, dies, shot ends, toggles, furnaces, trim presses, and auxiliaries.
• Lubricate high-load points (toggle pins, platen ways, bushings, ejectors, shot sleeves, etc.) with the correct EP and high-temp greases/oils.
• Service automatic lube systems, top off reservoirs, change filters, and spot leaks or problems.
• Learn and follow lockout/tagout, molten-metal, and all site safety rules.
• Use tools, replace simple components, keep areas clean, and document work.
• Attend required classes and apprenticeship training.

Duties expand as you grow.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED (or enrolled), willingness to learn, basic math/literacy, safety mindset, and flexibility for shifts + overtime.

Preferred

• Vocational/shop/military experience, hands-on manufacturing or tools background, any die-casting or lubrication exposure.

Physical & Environment

Standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting up to ~50 lbs. Heat, noise, oil, and industrial setting. PPE required (glasses, steel-toes, hearing protection, etc.).

Training & Advancement

Company-provided Schooling (WSU Or John Jay Center)

• Competitive Hourly Wages
• Weekly Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage with Low Weekly Premiums
• Paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Coverage