Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician Apprentice.

You will assist the Maintenance team with basic repair of equipment in Manufacturing, Warehousing/Shipping, and other facilities, and you may also help maintain the appearance of Garmin aircraft in some locations. Qualifications include a High School Diploma, machinery operation experience, basic knowledge of machine automation systems, safe manufacturing/warehouse operations,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Machinery operation experience.
• Basic knowledge of machine automation systems.
• Knowledge of safe manufacturing/warehouse operations.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting aptitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily basic maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Support with inspection, troubleshooting, and repairs of mechanical equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records and logs.
• Follow supervisor plans and provide status updates.
• Use power and hand tools safely.
• Assist outside contractors when needed.
• Maintain spare parts inventory.
• Perform Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.

Skills

Machinery operation experience

Machine automation systems knowledge

Safe manufacturing/warehouse operation

Verbal and written communication

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician Apprentice at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Maintenance team in basic repair of a variety of equipment in Manufacturing, Warehousing/Shipping, and other facilities. This role also maintains appearance of Garmin aircraft in some locations.

Essential Functions

• Assist Maintenance Technicians with daily basic maintenance and preventative maintenance and/or work orders in electrical, HVAC/Ref and plumbing to support Operations
• Assist with basic preventative maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment for defects and assist with repairs as necessary
• Maintain maintenance records by completing daily logs, recordings and pertinent information necessary for documentation
• Execute plans made by the supervisor or mentor while providing regular status updates
• Utilize power & hand tools in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Successfully demonstrates knowledge of E-Scrap, recycling collection and disposal, conveyor system preventative maintenance, manufacturing production equipment preventative maintenance, and housekeeping
• Assist outside contractors, when necessary, in the maintenance of the physical plant
• Assist with controlling expenditures
• Maintain appropriate spare parts inventory for equipment
• Completely execute Lock Out/Tag Out of equipment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push/pull 200 lbs., climb ladders, squat, kneel, crawl, stand an entire shift and walk long distances throughout the facility in performance of essential functions
• Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Previous machinery operation experience
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of machine automation systems
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of safe manufacturing /warehouse operation
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting aptitude
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite