Paid Maintenance Apprentice: Learn & Grow to Technician

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC in Kentwood, MI, offers a four-year apprenticeship program for a Maintenance Technician. Apprentices train on repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment used in production and packaging, with formal training provided at no charge while earning a paycheck.

The role includes hands-on maintenance duties, safety procedures, and daily pass-down communications, preparing participants for advancing technical responsibilities within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Previous maintenance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment on the production floor.
• Complete assigned training and track hours for apprenticeship credit.
• Effectively and safely operate standard maintenance tools and read basic schematics.
• Perform preventative maintenance from daily to semi-annual intervals.
• Document issues and communicate pass-downs clearly.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Strong organization and time mgmt

Strong attention to detail

Communication competency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

General computer usage

Job description

Hello, do you possess a basic mechanical aptitude, but lack formal training? Do you have experience maintaining and repairing equipment and are ready to take the next step to Maintenance Technician? If so, then our apprenticeship program may be perfect for you! As an apprentice in our program, you will train on repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment used in the production and packaging of products. Regularly participate in inspecting equipment, structures or material; work on all requests for the various types of maintenance work assigned. This is a four-year program that allows participants to receive formal training at no charge while earning a paycheck.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain accurate reporting of hours for apprenticeship credit
• Complete assigned training classes and maintain passing levels on courses
• Effectively and safely operates standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools and basic electrical testing equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance from daily up to Semi-Annual.
• Read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics at 50%.
• Complete minor troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical related issues without direct supervision.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulation as well as other departmental policies and procedures. Help to develop proper safety techniques.
• Detect, document, report and repair improper machine operation and faulty equipment.
• Follow and perform emergency procedures regarding power failures.
• Diversify maintenance skills that will allow assignments to be given in any work areas as required and, on any shift, required.
• Understand and certify in our LOTO program.
• Effectively inform through written communication daily pass-downs issues and actions.

Required Competencies & Knowledge

Knowledge of:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic practices in maintenance and repair of mechanical and/or electrical components

Skill in:

• Strong problem solving
• Strong organization and time management
• Strong attention to detail

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Ensure collaborative relationships with other staff members
• Issue and receive instructions
• Focus on safety, quality, and company policies

Proficiency in:

• MS Office Suite
• General computer usage

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily done in a manufacturing production floor
• Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting at a workstation for short periods of time
• Frequent line calls throughout the building requiring immediate response
• Stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on an infrequent basis

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Proven mechanical aptitude
• Previous maintenance experience is a plus

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.