Maintenance Apprenticeship Position
Zweigle’s is now offering a Mechanic Apprentice Program in Rochester, NY. This program gives an opportunity to work alongside a qualified mechanic to gain the skills/knowledge necessary to become a permanent Maintenence Technician with Zweigle’s!
If you are seeking a new opportunity that offers competitive pay and excellent benefits with a company that has been here since 1880 and is poised for continued growth, then this is an opportunity for you!
Job Description:
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs according to company guidelines and equipment specifications ensuring that all paperwork and procedures are completed in a timely and accurate manner
Diagnoses electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and similar problems to apply appropriate corrective action
Adjusts plant equipment ensuring the proper performance and safe operating conditions
Monitors and supports machine operators, team leaders and managers, which includes spending time on the shop floor while in operation
Performs various “in shop” repairs to include welding, milling, machining and other related activities
Reads and interprets all new machinery and equipment manuals required to perform maintenance
Participates in company and departmental training on policies, procedures and work methods
Requirements
Job requires safely walking, bending and lifting 50lbs up to 75lbs
Working in cold environments (40 degrees) as well as warm environments (85+ degrees) at certain times of the year
Person must have basic computer skills: ability to use email and learn our maintenance system to enter work history and purchase orders
Operating a variety of power and hand tools to perform essential job duties. Forklift training can be performed on the job
Strong polite verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Hours
Initial training hours are during first shift Monday – Friday/8 hours per day. Long term hours will be a hybrid of first shift and second shift rotation work shift Monday – Friday, with possible Saturdays for PM and rotating Saturdays with other maintenance techs during the busy season from March to July. Rotation for mid-shift/second shift with the other maintenance techs.
Candidates being considered for the Apprentice program will have general mechanical knowledge and have an interest in becoming a permanent Maintenance Technician with Zweigle’s.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is currently attending or has attended a vocational school for Mechanics and Electromechanical careers.
Opportunities for full tuition reimbursement with a long-term work commitment.
On the Job Experience Includes:
Electrical experience as well as mechanical experience
Preventative maintenance as well as on the job service during the work hours
How to change out motors, changing bearing on shafts, change electric motors, and work on automated equipment electrical control circuits.
Food industry and safety training
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)