Maintenance Apprentice

NPC is looking for a motivated Maintenance Apprentice to join our team! This entry-level role starts at $19.42/hour and offers hands-on training and mentorship from skilled maintenance professionals, with a clear path to developing a career in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment. Whether you’re entering the workforce after high school or seeking a new career direction, this is a great opportunity to build valuable technical skills with the support of an empowering work-family committed to shared success!

Key Responsibilities

The Maintenance Apprentice will work under the guidance of experienced maintenance technicians and the Maintenance Supervisor to learn the fundamentals of industrial maintenance while adhering to plant safety rules and actively participating in safety programs. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, learning manufacturing processes, and developing foundational knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems. The apprentice will learn to read and apply mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics, assist with testing and documenting emergency generator operation in compliance with DEP requirements, and gain hands-on experience using a wide range of maintenance tools and equipment, including power tools, welding equipment, machining tools, and precision measuring and electrical test devices. Additional responsibilities include learning conduit installation and basic wiring techniques, escorting contractors and external technicians as needed, documenting activities where required, and performing other maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Prior maintenance or mechanical experience is helpful but not required.


• Basic understanding of hand tools and common power tools.


• Basic computer skills; familiarity with MP2 or similar CMMS software is a plus.


• Strong reliability demonstrated through consistent attendance and punctuality.


• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.


• Willingness and ability to work overtime and various shifts as needed.


• Strong desire to learn and develop technical maintenance skills.