Apprentice Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title:

Apprentice Maintenance Mechanic

Anchor Glass Container LLC is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with six strategically located production facilities throughout the U.S. Founded in 1983, the company serves many iconic consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits, and food industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
• Diagnose and fix issues involving chains, belts, rollers, conveyors, palletizers, and inspection equipment.
• Repair and maintain electrical, mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Use hand tools and power tools; may use welding, cutting equipment, and machine tools.
• Perform carpentry work—repairing or modifying structures, cabinets, scaffolds, shelves, offices, fixtures, etc.
• Use brushes and spray guns for painting interiors and exteriors.
• Install and maintain utility lines for gas, water, air, and general plumbing work.
• Inspect, install, relocate, repair, and maintain plant electrical equipment such as motors, switch boxes, panels, instruments, starters, control devices, power circuits, feeders, etc.
• Install, move, repair, and maintain mechanical and electronic devices.
• Remove, install, repair, and check plant mechanical devices and equipment.
• Cut, braz, and weld various metals used in construction of forms, guardrails, catwalks, runways, stairs, etc.
• Work with furnace line personnel to install and adjust oil burners.
• Inspect plant equipment and follow the preventative maintenance program.
• Training:
  Apprenticeship is an 8,000‑hour program governed by federally approved national standards, with a minimum of 144 classroom hours each year.
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday 7a.m.‑3p.m. for training; then rotating shifts over a 28‑day cycle (7 days on 4‑type shifts followed by days off).
• All classroom training courses, textbooks, and fees are paid 100% by Anchor Glass Container.

• Strong interest in pursuing an industrial maintenance career in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, welding, cutting, and machine tools.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and complete apprenticeship training.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Anchor Glass Container offers a competitive wage of $31.69 per hour and an extensive benefit package, including comprehensive insurance, retirement plan, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation, and retiree health care benefits provided by a third party.