Paid Maintenance Apprenticeship: Learn, Build & Grow

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Lancaster, TX, is hiring for a Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (MAP) position. This full-time role trains to become a Maintenance Technician through classroom and on-the-job learning, with a starting pay rate of $31.00 per hour.

Candidates should have basic math skills and mechanical aptitude, plus a willingness to learn complex maintenance tasks. The program emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on experience with PMs, machine rebuilds, and troubleshooting across

Qualifications

• 2 Years – Experience in Maintenance or similar manufacturing environment.
• 30% of travel may be required.
• 4 Years – Experience in Maintenance or similar manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and do math, geometry and measuring using a ruler and caliper.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail and organized
• Ability to read blueprints & schematics
• Able to stand, sit, squat or reach up to 12 hours per day as required by the specific job.
• Great attendance, be willing to work as a team, and take pride in their performance.
• Comfortable with computer keyboard & basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Shadow and learn from Operators, Preventative Maintenance Mechanics, Maintenance Technicians, and Sr. Maintenance Technicians
• Perform scheduled PM's on machinery as needed
• Assist with maintenance projects & machine rebuilds
• Assist with downed equipment repair during the production shift as needed
• Research and documentation using a computer
• Work safely & follow the written procedures to do so
• Follow & respect company rules, staff and their peers
• Be at work on time based on their assigned schedule
• Attend OEM trainings and apply learnings upon returning to the plant (at plant’s discretion).
• Perform on-demand maintenance and repair of equipment in the manufacturing facility
• Complete daily responsibilities assigned by the assigned direct supervisor.
• Explain and demonstrate accomplishment of the learning objectives for each learning activity in both theory and practice.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Math & measurement

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in maintenance related field

Job description

Niagara Bottling in Lancaster, TX, is hiring for a Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (MAP) position. This full-time role trains to become a Maintenance Technician through classroom and on-the-job learning, with a starting pay rate of $31.00 per hour.

Candidates should have basic math skills and mechanical aptitude, plus a willingness to learn complex maintenance tasks. The program emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on experience with PMs, machine rebuilds, and troubleshooting across