Apprentice Mechanic
The Apprentice Mechanic role is designed to support the development of a new mechanic by building foundational mechanical and technical skills. You will receive on‑the‑job training, learning how to maintain and repair plant equipment and machinery, including conveying systems, production equipment, and packaging machinery. You will also be trained to perform a wide variety of troubleshooting, repair, improvement, and equipment‑support tasks.
Responsibilities
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Diagnose equipment failures
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Dismantle, repair, and reassemble mechanical and production equipment
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Install, maintain, and modify machinery and support systems
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Perform fabrication, assembly, welding, cutting, burning, and pipefitting
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Use standard mechanic tools and inspection gauges
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Work from drawings, check sheets, verbal instructions, or sketches
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Safely operate overhead lifts and work on overhead equipment
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Collaborate with electricians as needed
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Serve as a helper on tasks requiring additional support
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Use basic shop math to support work
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Clean equipment, parts, and work areas as required
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Operate machinery to verify the quality of completed work
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Participate actively in Safety Teams and Safety Programs
Requirements
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Technical degree or certificate in Industrial Maintenance or a related field preferred
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Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new technologies
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
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Ability to work rotating 12‑hour shifts and scheduled overtime
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Ability to tolerate extended periods of walking, bending, stooping, kneeling
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Ability to climb and descend stairs and ladders as part of daily tasks
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Ability to perform basic math
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Strong problem‑solving skills and quick response capability
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to perform daily data entry and basic computer tasks
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Ability to work in a moderately heavy manufacturing environment
Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Taghleef offers a solid track record of growth and expansion in the food packaging industry as well as a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, health/prescription, dental and vision insurance, both short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, additional life insurance amounts available including spouse and dependent child coverage through payroll deductions, flexible spending accounts, company funded heath savings accounts, fitness reimbursement, tuition assistance and 401(k) with a company match.
Taghleef Industries, is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other trait protected by law.
