Maintenance Apprentice

20103505

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

The Maintenance Apprenticeship program is an A. O. Smith sponsored 4-year program.  The program is 8,000 hours in length and includes a combination of on-the job learning, mentoring, and in-person classroom training.  

Responsibilities

Apprentices will have to master on-the job competencies and processes such as workplace safety, equipment operation, general maintenance & troubleshooting, programmable controls, industrial electricity, maintenance of machinery, welding, hydraulics/pneumatics, DC/AC circuits, motor controls, print reading, tool & cutter grinding, mechanical drawing, machine tool and mechanical power applications.  

At the same time, Apprentices will attend school (on/offsite) for a minimum of 1 class per semester (3 semesters per year) with Northeastern Technical College (NETC).

They will assist experience technicians with routine/preventive maintenance tasks; learn and apply troubleshooting techniques to identify root cause and resolve equipment/machine issues; follow safety guidelines/procedures at all times.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Have a High School Diploma / GED Must be willing to enroll in college courses, to meet the requirements of the program, and attain a minimum of a “C” in all required courses. Strong understanding of mechanical systems and mechanical background preferred Strong problem-solving skills Excellent communication and customer service skills Must be willing to rotate on all three shifts during the Apprenticeship Program. Must be willing to, upon completion of the program, be assigned to a full-time position on any shifts based on business needs. Must be able to perform all requirements of the position. We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

 

 

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.