Maintenance apprentice

Maintenance Apprentice

Montpelier, 1770 Bill Sharp Blvd, Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America Req #1442 Tuesday, May 7, 2024

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation.

SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S.

SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more.

SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

Maintenance Apprentice

1770 Bill Sharp Boulevard, Muscatine, Iowa, USA

SSAB is currently looking to fill Maintenance Apprentice positions. Apprentices will work closely with the Maintenance Operators performing a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance, repair and installation throughout the plant.

SSAB Iowa has two Maintenance Apprenticeship programs; both programs use the competency-based model and can be completed within three years or less.

Qualified candidates will be enrolled in one of two AAS degree programs offered through Eastern Iowa Community College; Engineering Technology or Technical Studies in order to receive both classroom and on-the-job training.

The Maintenance Apprentice has the opportunity for career advancement through company paid training online, in the classroom, and on the job.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Pay Type : Hourly Starting wage : $18.07 plus bonus with pay progression based on skill proficiencies
• Benefits start on hire date
• Healthcare : Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Retirement plan with company match
• 100% tuition reimbursement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete on the job training program and required college courses in order to learn to perform maintenance skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production equipment
• Train with current employees to perform regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance on production equipment
• Learn to follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals and manufacturer’s instructions
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Ensure the machines and tools are in good working order, perform daily cleaning and light maintenance on machinery / tools
• Responsible for achieving safety, quality and maintenance goals in a manufacturing environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies and Experience

Required :

• Knowledge of general manufacturing
• Ability to complete and adhere to all company safety programs
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communications skills, written and verbal
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and displays a high degree of professionalism
• Display strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work at a fast pace
• Ability to work and take college courses in a classroom setting or online
• Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred :

Experience operating machinery (crane, forklift, etc.)

Education Required :

High School diploma or equivalent

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The employee will frequently be required to :

• Sit, walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Reach above shoulder level and below waist level
• Use both hands for grasping, fingering, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures
• Lift and / or move up to 10 pounds
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

The employee will occasionally be required to :

Lift and / or move up to 50 pounds

The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities :

• Close, distance and peripheral vision
• Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Hearing in person, on the phone, and / or in group settings

The employee will work in the following conditions :

• Extreme hot and cold conditions
• Wet and humid conditions
• Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
• In confined areas, heights / high places and around equipment in motion
• Near moving parts of heavy machinery and high voltage equipment
• Amid noise
• While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation.

SSAB operates five state-of-the-art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S.

SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in human resources, finance and more.

SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB's values form the guiding principles of our company.

They shape our culture and characteristics. They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for.

Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.

SSAB's values are :

• Driven - Together we create value
• True - Do what is right
• Ahead - Future in mind

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.

SSAB's values form the guiding principals of our company.

They shape our culture and characteristics. They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for.

Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.

SSAB's values are :

• Driven - Together we create value
• True - Do what is right
• Ahead - Future in mind

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

Last updated : 2024-05-17