PLC / Controls Technician Apprentice

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventra is accepting applications for a PLC/Controls Technician Apprenticeship Program in Grand Rapids, MI. This five-year program blends supervised on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction to develop skilled trades capabilities.

The apprenticeship includes 10,000 hours of hands-on learning and 1,274 hours of related instruction, with a 1,000-hour probationary period to be completed successfully.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Must be able to work in production for 90 days before starting the apprenticeship.
• Attendance record < 2 points at application time; no 12-month disciplinary actions except verbal warnings.

Responsibilities

• 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 backups, change documentation and controls records.

Skills

Electrical safety

Schematic reading

Industrial wiring

Panel components

Circuit troubleshooting

PLC hardware

Ladder logic

HMI systems

Robotics

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

ACCUPLACER

Mechanical Aptitude Test

Job description

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.