Mechanic Apprentice

Carmeuse; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmeuse North America is seeking an entry-level maintenance-oriented apprentice in Lansing, MI to learn and support repairs on heavy and light equipment. You will assist skilled technicians, participate in preventive maintenance, and develop skills in hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

You will also gain hands-on experience with tools, safety procedures, and record-keeping while integrating into a team that values attendance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn safe work practices and procedures.
• Basic understanding of tools, equipment, and mechanical systems, or the ability to acquire such knowledge through training.
• Ability to learn the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment systems, including electrical, brake, hydraulic, and mechanical components.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, air tools, and testing equipment under supervision.
• Ability to learn to diagnose equipment problems and assist with corrective repairs.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and apply feedback.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with coworkers and supervisors.
• Strong attendance, dependability, and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Learns and follows all safety regulations, practices, policies, and procedures related to the position.
• Assists experienced technicians with mechanical repairs and adjustments on power drives, brakes, steering systems, electrical systems, cooling systems, and related components on a variety of light and heavy equipment.
• Participates in preventive maintenance activities and assists with the inspection, disassembly, and reassembly of equipment.
• Learns proper maintenance and care of tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Assists with hydraulic system repairs and other specialized equipment repairs under supervision.
• Assists with testing completed repairs and maintenance work to identify defects and verify conformance with specifications.
• Assists with plant processing equipment repairs as required.
• Completes assigned training and development activities to gain proficiency in maintenance and repair procedures.
• Maintains accurate records related to maintenance activities and training progress as required.
• Operates equipment under supervision for training, testing, positioning, or maintenance purposes, as authorized.
• Assists with moving equipment between sites for maintenance or repair.
• Participates in apprenticeship-related classroom, online, or hands‑on training programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude and-willingn

Knowledge of or ability to learn safe–

Basic understanding of tools, equip

Ability to learn heavy equipment syst

Safely use hand tools, power tools, w

Learn to diagnose equipment problems

Follow instructions and feedback

Teamwork and communication

Strong attendance and dependability

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Learns and follows all safety regulations, practices, policies, and procedures related to the position.


• Assists experienced technicians with mechanical repairs and adjustments on power drives, brakes, steering systems, electrical systems, cooling systems, and related components on a variety of light and heavy equipment.


• Participates in preventive maintenance activities and assists with the inspection, disassembly, and reassembly of equipment.


• Learns proper maintenance and care of tools, equipment, and work areas.


• Assists with hydraulic system repairs and other specialized equipment repairs under supervision.


• Assists with testing completed repairs and maintenance work to identify defects and verify conformance with specifications.


• Assists with plant processing equipment repairs as required.


• Completes assigned training and development activities to gain proficiency in maintenance and repair procedures.


• Maintains accurate records related to maintenance activities and training progress as required.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

(Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in this position.)

• Learns and follows all safety regulations, practices, policies, and procedures related to the position.


• Assists experienced technicians with mechanical repairs and adjustments on power drives, brakes, steering systems, electrical systems, cooling systems, and related components on a variety of light and heavy equipment.


• Participates in preventive maintenance activities and assists with the inspection, disassembly, and reassembly of equipment.


• Learns proper maintenance and care of tools, equipment, and work areas.


• Assists with hydraulic system repairs and other specialized equipment repairs under supervision.


• Assists with testing completed repairs and maintenance work to identify defects and verify conformance with specifications.


• Assists with plant processing equipment repairs as required.


• Completes assigned training and development activities to gain proficiency in maintenance and repair procedures.


• Maintains accurate records related to maintenance activities and training progress as required.

Other Job Functions

• Operates equipment under supervision for training, testing, positioning, or maintenance purposes, as authorized.


• Assists with moving equipment between sites for maintenance or repair.


• Participates in apprenticeship-related classroom, online, or hands‑on training programs.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance and repair techniques.


• Knowledge of or ability to learn safe work practices and procedures.


• Basic understanding of tools, equipment, and mechanical systems, or the ability to acquire such knowledge through training.


• Ability to learn the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment systems, including electrical, brake, hydraulic, and mechanical components.


• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, air tools, and testing equipment under supervision.


• Ability to learn to diagnose equipment problems and assist with corrective repairs.


• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and apply feedback.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with coworkers and supervisors.


• Strong attendance, dependability, and commitment to professional development.

Physical Requirements

Work in this class includes sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting with assistance as needed. Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors, where the employee may be exposed to varying weather conditions. The employee may work around oils, lubricants, fuels, and chemicals and is expected to use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

The employee must be able to maneuver in confined spaces, climb ladders, step on and off equipment, and operate a motor vehicle when authorized and properly trained. Required safety apparel must be worn in all applicable work areas.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, or amend duties and responsibilities at any time.

About Us

READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?

Carmeuse started out as a small family‑run business in Belgium.

Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.

With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.

Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

About The Team

You will be part of Carmeuse North America, a Rock‑Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and has over three dozen production facilities across the U.S. and Canada.