PLC / Controls Technician Apprentice

Flex-N-Gate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Safety training

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Grand Rapids, MI, is offering a PLC/Controls Technician Apprenticeship Program designed to develop skilled trades professionals through structured on-the-job learning and related classroom instruction. The five-year program combines hands-on experience with assessments such as ACCUPLACER and a 1,000-hour probationary period, preparing you to work safely with motors, drives and PLC systems.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and meet attendance and clean disciplinary

Qualifications

• Electrical safety, schematic reading, industrial wiring, panel components and systematic circuit troubleshooting.
• Diagnose motors, drives, sensors, instrumentation, input/output signals and automated equipment under supervision.
• Build skills in PLC hardware, ladder logic, HMI systems, industrial networks and robotics.
• Help restore equipment safely and maintain accurate backups, change documentation and controls records.

Skills

Electrical safety

Schematic reading

Industrial wiring

Panel components

Troubleshooting

Motors and drives

PLC ladder logic

HMI systems

Industrial networks

Robotics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Ventra is accepting applications from qualified hourly employees for the PLC / Controls Technician Apprenticeship Program. This opportunity combines structured, supervised on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction to develop skilled trades capabilities.

PROGRAM TERM

5 years

ON-THE-JOB LEARNING

10,000 hours

RELATED INSTRUCTION

1,274 hours

What The Apprentice Will Learn

• Learn electrical safety, schematic reading, industrial wiring, panel components and systematic circuit troubleshooting.
• Diagnose motors, drives, sensors, instrumentation, input/output signals and automated equipment under supervision.
• Build skills in PLC hardware, ladder logic, HMI systems, industrial networks and robotics.
• Help restore equipment safely and maintain accurate backups, change documentation and controls records.

Minimum Qualifications

• New hire must work in production for 90 days before starting the apprenticeship program.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Attendance record of fewer than two (2) points at the time of application.
• No disciplinary actions in the preceding 12 months other than documented verbal warnings.
• Valid driver's license and ability to perform the essential duties of the position, including lifting up to 25 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the apprenticeship schedule.

TESTING AND SELECTION PROCESS

• Complete ACCUPLACER college placement testing through the designated training provider, with scores meeting the provider's required admissions or course-placement standards.
• Complete and pass the Company’s Mechanical Aptitude Test.
• Participate in the Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) interview and evaluation process. Selection is based on applicable eligibility requirements, testing, education, prior experience and the approved JAC point-rating procedure.

PROGRAM COMMITMENTS

Selected apprentices must attend and successfully complete required classroom instruction, maintain satisfactory grades under applicable program standards, document required training hours, follow safety and work rules, and fulfill assigned work/shift schedules. The apprenticeship schedule provides for a 1,000-hour probationary period.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.