Maintenance/Electrical Controls Technician Apprentice

Stryten Energy; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Stryten Energy invites you to join our Salina, Kansas facility as a Part-Time Maintenance/Electrical Controls Technician Apprentice. You will learn to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while supporting daily production and safety standards.

You will shadow skilled technicians, gain hands-on experience, and train in CMMS usage. The role emphasizes safety, LOTO compliance, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing/industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Must train and be certified in forklift and scissor lift operation.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods and perform repetitive work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced technicians to learn mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures.
• Perform basic maintenance and routine preventive maintenance tasks.
• Organize tools and parts and keep work areas clean and safe.
• Assist with adjusting machinery and replacing defective parts.
• Learn to use and dispatch in CMMS system.
• Follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and safety rules.
• Support 5S and housekeeping initiatives.
• Participate in safety and hazardous waste training as required.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical controls

Forklift/Scissor lift certification

Safety procedures (LOTO, confinedspace

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Welders

Grinders

Torch

Two-way radio

Phone or tablet (company issued)

Job description

Overview

The Stryten Energy Part-Time Maintenance/Electrical Controls Technician Apprenticeship helps you take charge of your career while working for a respected industry leader. Skilled manufacturing employees are in high demand and as our business continues to evolve and change, the need for experienced, talented maintenance technicians increases. The opportunity to learn and grow with an organization like Stryten Energy can help you create a promising future. We invite you to become part of a team you can be proud of, a team that strongly supports our country’s energy independence and keeps our supply chains running.

Students enrolled in related technical programs at the following schools are encouraged to apply:

• Hutchinson Community College
• Kansas State Salina
• Salina Tech
• WSU Tech
• Wichita Technical Institute (WTI)
• Flint Hills Tech
• Manhattan Area Technical College
• Fort Hays Tech
• Central Christian College : Division - Bradbury School of Manufacturing & Innovation

The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead‑acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced technicians to learn complex mechanical, and electrical systems
• Assist in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures
• Perform basic maintenance, complete routine preventive maintenance tasks, such as changing filters, lubricating machinery and testing equipment
• Organize tools and parts, clean work areas, ensure all tools are properly maintained and stored
• Assist with adjusting machinery and repair or replace defective parts
• Shows aptitude to be trained in both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Required to wear and communicate by a 2-way radio, radio must be on at all times
• Learn to use, maintain and dispatch in CMMS system
• Cross departmental communication required
• Follow all procedures with regard to Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) and Confined Space Entry
• Comply with all safety and health policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with current Quality System requirements
• Hazardous waste training shall be provided to the employee within six months of the date the employee filled this position, and a review of this training provided every 12 months thereafter. The employee will complete a program of classroom instruction. The employee shall be supervised until training is completed. The training shall consist of a review of proper management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation containers, how to review and prepare a hazardous waste manifest, and proper labeling requirements.
• Perform other work as assigned by Management including 5S cleaning

Qualifications

• Hand and Power Tools, welders, grinders, torch, 2-way radio, company issued phone or tablet
• Personal protective equipment as required
• Must successfully train and be certified in the safe operation of forklifts and scissor lifts
• Continuous standing, walking, and bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching, for 12 hr. shifts, repetitious work
• Will be exposed to extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid)
• Occasional lifting from grams up to 50 pounds
• Mechanical skills required.
• Manufacturing/industrial maintenance experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Stryten Energy is a leading battery manufacturer and energy storage company providing one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of battery technologies and energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures and distributes advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries for automotive, commercial vehicle, golf cart, material handling, specialty motive, aerial work platforms, floor care, data center, telecommunications, utility, industrial, military and government applications. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Stryten Energy operates 15 manufacturing and component facilities across the United States, with additional manufacturing operations in Mexico and China and commercial offices throughout Europe and Asia. The company’s portfolio includes the Stryten Energy, C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery product brands, serving customers worldwide with reliable energy storage solutions for critical infrastructure, mobility and national security applications. Learn more at www.stryten.com.