Maintenance Apprenticeship: Start Your Skilled Trade Career

Pine Manor Inc; Orland (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Career advancement

Professional development

Job summary

Miller Poultry is seeking an apprentice for a 2-year maintenance program in Orland, IN. You will learn maintenance of equipment and facilities through hands-on tasks and classroom instruction under experienced professionals.

This full-time apprenticeship covers electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, safety protocols, and record-keeping, with opportunities to develop a wide range of technical skills and contribute to ongoing plant operations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: No prior experience required; willingness to learn and adapt.
• Computer Skills:
• Other Requirements Valid driver's license (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance personnel in performing routine maintenance tasks, repairs, and overhauls of equipment and facilities.
• Learn and master various maintenance skills, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Participate in classroom instruction and training sessions to enhance technical knowledge.
• Follow safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Work effectively with maintenance team members to achieve department goals.
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and effectively, meeting quality and productivity standards.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including maintenance logs and reports
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Know and follow Miller Poultry Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
• Know all plant rules and GMP's
• Knowledge of safety rules
• Knowledge of first aid program
• Must know and pass all tests for: Confined Space Entry, Hot Work Permit program, pallet jack, forklift, and scissor lift, and LOTO
• Must know animal welfare rules
• Able to perform NELS checks

Skills

Communication

Honesty / Integrity

Initiative

Accountability

Adaptability

Detail Oriented

Organized

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Miller Poultry is seeking an apprentice for a 2-year maintenance program in Orland, IN. You will learn maintenance of equipment and facilities through hands-on tasks and classroom instruction under experienced professionals.

This full-time apprenticeship covers electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, safety protocols, and record-keeping, with opportunities to develop a wide range of technical skills and contribute to ongoing plant operations.