Maintenance Department Apprentice

Whitlam Group

Maintenance Department Apprentice

Center Line, MI
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    A. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

    • Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical and electronic prints preferred.
    • Familiar with manufacturing equipment and its functions.
    • Ability to work with hazardous materials and conditions safely.
    • Ability to understand and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems preferred.
    • Ability to understand logic boards and relays.
    • Ability to safely operate all related tool making machinery preferred. (Bridgeport, Lathe, Drill Press, Welder, and accessories).
    • Basic knowledge of HVAC units preferred.
    • Familiar with National Electrical Codes preferred.
    • Good verbal and written communication skills.
    • Highschool lever math skills.
    • Safety conscious.

    B. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Maintenance skills test required.
    • Knowledge of Whitlam Recycling program (in-house training).

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    Responsible for efficiently installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment, routine building and non-manufacturing equipment maintenance and/or repair (including occasional snow removal and salting of walkways). To manufacture parts and/or assemblies from drawing or concept for production or building maintenance, with a high regard for quality. Perform all duties and functional responsibilities.

    A. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Maintain, repair, build and upgrade manufacturing and non-manufacturing equipment.
    • Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems for the building.
    • Maintain and repair warehouse equipment such as: forklift, pallet jacks and carts as necessary.
    • Maintain, repair and upgrade electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
    • Responsible for miscellaneous errands as required.
    • Complete and maintain all required paperwork accurately and efficiently.
    • Handle materials, tools and equipment with proper care and respect.
    • Ensure all lighting elements, waste oils, solvents and other chemicals used in the maintenance process are properly stored and disposed of, according to environmental and safety regulations.
    • Comply with all pertinent departmental and company policies, procedures and instructions.
    • Perform backup duties to Pressroom / Building Maintenance staff in their absence.
    • Perform any other duties as required.
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    Education