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Job title:                                Maintenance Apprentice [Mech, Elect, Mach, HVAC]

Department / Division:         Facilities & Manufacturing Maintenance

Pay Rate:                               $23.00/hr  

Location:                                Ada, MI

 

What do we need:

 As a Maintenance Apprentice on the team, you will be enrolled in a Maintenance program to learn the tools and skills necessary to become a highly proficient Skilled Trades Maintenance worker in your field of study. Throughout this program, you will assist Facilities and Manufacturing Maintenance personnel with equipment troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, welding, and fabrication.


What’s special about this team:

 Our Maintenance Department is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the facilities and manufacturing equipment in our plants at our Ada complex for our valued customers. The maintenance department is comprised of over 100 highly qualified Skilled Trades employees, and the equipment they maintain is integral to the successful operations of the facilities and manufacturing organizations. We have a wide range of manufacturing - from nutritional and cosmetics products, to personal care items, to blow molding our own bottles to package our products

 

What’s special about this role:

 The program includes completing 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus additional Related Technical Instruction (RTI) through a partnership with Grand Rapids Community College. Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship program, you will then be assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift in the Maintenance Department. In this role, half of your time in the program will be on 1st shift (7:00 am to 3:00 pm) in order to attend classes in the evening. You will also attend and complete the required academic and on-the-job hours as outlined in the program. This position will require flexibility for possible Monday through Saturday scheduling, with the department determining which days will comprise the 40-hour work week based upon production and scheduling demands. 

 

Required qualifications:

  • High School diploma with at least one year of Algebra
  • Valid driver’s license

 

Skills to be successful in the role:

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with hand tools and power tools is preferred
  • Any previous experience as a Mechanic is preferred

 

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Amway’s exceptional compensation and benefits package includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
  • Generous 401(k) contribution schedule
  • Yearly Bonus potential
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On-site Fitness Center and access to digital Wellness tools
  • Discounts on Amway products

Amway is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Amway is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Amway is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, where each employee’s individual uniqueness is valued, creating a culture of belongingness. Amway also proudly hires veterans of our Armed Forces.

For additional information, check us out at www.linkedin.com/company/amway and www.amwayglobal.com.


Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids
Job Segment: HVAC, Apprentice, Operations, Entry Level

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