Operator Level 1 - Reclaim

Engine & Transmission; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ETE REMAN, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Reclaim Apprentice to learn core reclaim skills across transmission families. Under supervision, you’ll help with part-cleaning, teardown, and moving materials between workstations.

You’ll dismantle used components with hand and power tools, prep parts for inspection, sort and count parts, and maintain a safe, clean workspace while building hands-on mechanical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn reclaim and mechanical skills under supervision.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle used components with hand and power tools.
• Prep parts for inspection using washers, chemicals, and manual methods.
• Move materials efficiently between workstations.
• Assist with sorting, tagging, and counting parts.
• Follow instructions and standard work under direct supervision.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Develop hands-on mechanical skills and process knowledge.
• Seek help and ask questions to build expertise.
• Support team goals and demonstrate ETE Core Values.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Job description

As a Reclaim Apprentice, you’ll support the reclaim process across all transmission families by learning the basics of core reclaim skills. You work under supervision and contribute to daily tasks such as part-cleaning, teardown, and moving materials between workstations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dismantle used components with hand and power tools.
• Prep parts for inspection using washers, chemicals, and manual methods.
• Move materials efficiently between workstations.
• Assist with sorting, tagging, and counting parts.
• Follow instructions and standard work under direct supervision.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Develop hands-on mechanical skills and process knowledge.
• Seek help and ask questions to build expertise.
• Support team goals and demonstrate ETE Core Values.

About ETE REMAN

ETE REMAN is the largest independent aftermarket automatic transmission remanufacturer in the United States. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we’ve been rebuilding transmissions since 1985 — and we’re still growing strong. With more than 800 team members, ETE REMAN is a place where people can build their career, learn new skills, and be part of a team that wins together.

Company Expectations

At ETE REMAN, we expect every team member to:

• Bring a positive attitude and support your teammates
• Focus on quality and keep customer satisfaction at the center of everything you do
• Follow established policies and processes, while staying flexible as things evolve
• Show up on time, stay engaged, and work with passion, urgency, and focus
• Aim to not only meet but exceed goals
• Make continuous improvement a daily goal

Why Choose ETE REMAN?

The demand for our transmissions remains strong no matter the economy. Our work reduces waste, keeps vehicles on the road, and helps customers save money.

ETE REMAN is for people who take pride in their work and want to create something real. We’re a team that values quality, honesty, and getting better every single day. You’ll find opportunity here — if you’re ready to learn, grow, and go all-in.

The pace is fast. The expectations are high. And the roadmap? You’ll help draw it. We’re growing quickly, built to last through any market, and still grounded in our family-owned roots. That means you get the best of both worlds — a tight-knit, no-nonsense culture with room to advance and make your mark.

This position may be located in the “administrative section” of a manufacturing facility. You will be exposed to a variety of smells due to the manufacturing process. You will also exposed to moderate noise coming from the manufacturing area. Eye protection and steel toed footwear is required if you go on the manufacturing floor.

People employed in this role will be subject to a background check prior to hire and may undergo for cause and/or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

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