Production Maintenance Apprentice - Weekends Mandatory

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Maintenance department as a Production Maintenance Apprentice at Universal Pure, LLC. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment. Position: Production Maintenance Apprentice Hours: 40-hour Week Weekends: Sat & Sun (10-hour days - Mandatory) As a Production Maintenance Apprentice, you will work closely with our experienced maintenance team to learn the ins and outs of equipment maintenance, repair, and safety protocols. This role is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn and develop their skills in a dynamic production environment. If you are passionate about maintenance and looking to kickstart your career in this field, we encourage you to apply for the Production Maintenance Apprentice position at Universal Pure, LLC. Benefits offered at Universal Pure: Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week! Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP) Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance A culture of people development and internal career growth A culture of caring, collaboration and respect ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as controls, proximity sensors, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, and timers. Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates. Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as hydronic and hydraulic seals, high pressure components, air compressors, pumps, hoses, and cylinders. Performs preventative maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, water heaters, water pumps, heat exchangers, evaporators, fans and powered industrial equipment. Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage and electrical wiring repairs. Understand and use computer software for documenting all daily activity including submitting accurate parts requests. Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of equipment and area. Adherence to the facility's Document Control Policy following completion of training. Handle any minor tasks related to the duties of the position. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Flexibility with work schedule and job duties when the location environment changes. Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to communicate effectively in English (speak, read, and write). Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to prioritize and perform position responsibilities accurately and to deadline. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Technical School Education - graduated in your technical field - i.e.: mechanics, automotive, plumbing, electrical. Experience/knowledge of OSHA and other governmental regulations; incident and accident prevention required. Computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word skills are a plus. Basic math skills: include fractions, decimals, percentages, and the metric system. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: Must be able to withstand wet & cold/refrigerated environments (around 35 degrees F) for 8-10 hours a day. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Allergen Statement: Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by the FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients. "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability." "Upon offer of employment, candidates will be asked to complete a drug screening test. The offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of this test. "

Created: 2024-10-22