Paid Maintenance Apprentice — Food Manufacturing

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Career advancement

Benefits package

Job summary

Echo Lake Foods is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Apprentice to support the maintenance team in keeping food production equipment and facilities safe, reliable, and efficient. The role emphasizes hands-on training, mentorship, and on-the-job learning while upholding food safety and GMP standards.

The position runs on a shift from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with opportunities for career advancement into Maintenance Technician roles within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Enrollment in or willingness to participate in a formal maintenance apprenticeship or technical training program.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and strong desire to learn industrial maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine preventive maintenance on production machinery, utilities, and facility equipment.
• Support troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems under supervision.
• Learn to read basic mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and manuals.
• Perform basic tasks such as lubrication, parts replacement, adjustments, and equipment cleaning.
• Help document maintenance activities, work orders, and parts usage in the maintenance management system.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Echo Lake Foods is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Apprentice to support the maintenance team in keeping food production equipment and facilities safe, reliable, and efficient. The role emphasizes hands-on training, mentorship, and on-the-job learning while upholding food safety and GMP standards.

The position runs on a shift from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with opportunities for career advancement into Maintenance Technician roles within a growing organization.