Master Machine Technician Apprentice: Advanced Training

AJM Packaging Corporation; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

Dental Insurance

Optical Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Cafeteria Benefits Plan

Flexible Spending Agreement

Health Savings Account

Child & Dependent Care Savings Account

401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbо

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance/Wellness Program

Paid Vacations

Paid Holiday

Paid Sick & Personal Time

Professional Development Program (AJM 

AJM University

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation in Taylor, Michigan is seeking entry‑level individuals for a Master Machine Technician Apprenticeship. The 30‑month program combines classroom and hands‑on training to certify you as a Master Machine Technician, with a path to a rewarding manufacturing career.

The program offers structured mentorship, on‑the‑job training, and a clear path to long‑term employment in a recession‑proof industry after graduation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent on the job training and experience; additional education or vocational training a plus but not required.
• Must be 18 years of age
• Above average mechanical aptitude and significant experience with commonly used hand tools and power tools.
• Strong work ethic, sense of commitment and desire to succeed.
• Resourceful, creative and self-motivated leader and problem solver.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and multi-task.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and, above all else, good common sense.
• Ability to perform all the physical components of the position, with reasonable accommodation, if required.

Responsibilities

• Use the skills and experience acquired during the training and certification process to keep all bag machines, printing presses, packaging and related ancillary equipment running at prescribed speed and quality levels.
• Supervise, train, manage and mentor subordinate staff of machine operators and other employees assigned to the machines in your work area.
• Assist Machine Operators, Mechanics and other Machine Technicians, as necessary and appropriate, with machine set-up, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Monitor inventories of replacement parts and supplies and utilize replenishment system to ensure parts bins are full and supplies available at all times.
• Start, stop, set-up and change machines over in keeping with daily production schedule and, as necessary and appropriate, to adjust for unexpected problems like absenteeism, mechanical breakdowns and materials and supplies shortages.
• Relieve Machine Operators and other Machine Technicians and staff, as necessary and appropriate, during lunch and other breaks and to cover for absenteeism, vacations and other PTO.
• Ensure your work area is always neat and clean and all machinery and equipment contained, therein, is in good repair. Requisition needed replacement parts and reactive or condition-based maintenance, as necessary and appropriate.
• Follow and enforce all manufacturing, labor, safety and administrative rules, regulations and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to the best of your ability and report compliance issues to your supervisor.
• Evaluate and provide feedback and direction to all subordinate employees as required by the company’s Performance Management System.
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by your supervisor.

Job description

AJM Packaging Corporation in Taylor, Michigan is seeking entry‑level individuals for a Master Machine Technician Apprenticeship. The 30‑month program combines classroom and hands‑on training to certify you as a Master Machine Technician, with a path to a rewarding manufacturing career.

The program offers structured mentorship, on‑the‑job training, and a clear path to long‑term employment in a recession‑proof industry after graduation.