Apprenticeship Industrial Manufacturing Technician

Overview

ALL MEDICAL AND DENTAL PREMIUMS ARE PAID 100% BY THE COMPANY FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES INCLUDING FAMILIES!

For the Apprenticeship Program, Graepel pays for all tuition costs, and fees including books. Graepel also pays the apprentice his/her hourly rate for days when student attends class (GET PAID TO GO TO COLLEGE!).

The Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship is a triad study program between Metro Community College, Graepel, and the Industry for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT). The position involves on-the-job training on each of the metal fabrication processes within Graepel. In addition to on-the-job training the apprentice will attend classes at Metro Community College (MCC). The standards and requirements of the program are set by the Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT).

Upon completion of the program the apprentice will receive an industrial technician certification and an Associate’s Degree and DOL Certificate.

• Work with Trainer to learn the metal fabrication processes start to finish through on-the-job training at all work stations.
• Attend classes at Metro Community College and maintain satisfactory grades as required throughout the term of program.
• Maintain documentation of the daily skills learned in a log book so day-to-day progress can be tracked and reviewed.
• Complete coursework and lessons as required by ICATT standards.
• Assist with production processes to gain on-the-job training and skills.
• Produce a part in a specific area to show the newly acquired skills developed during the apprenticeship.
• Work a regular schedule determined by supervisory management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Skills & Abilities

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Ability to work under supervision from a mentor.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools.
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently.

Physical Demands

• Stand:
  Frequent
• Walk:
  Frequent
• Sit:
  Occasional
• Handling/Fingering:
  Constantly
• Reach Outward:
  Frequently
• Reach Above Shoulder:
  Frequently
• Climb:
  Occasional
• Crawl:
  Occasionally
• Squat or Kneel:
  Frequently
• Bend:
  Frequently

Note:

Activity level categories and weight restrictions are provided to describe the physical requirements of the job and may vary by position.

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• Sense of Sounds (Ability to listen to machinery and communicate with personnel)
• Sense of Touch (Use of hands to carry and move material)
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Ear protection, steel-toed boots, etc.)