Maintenance Apprentice

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We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Apprentice at our Manufacturing Plant in Huntersville, NC.

HIRING IMMEDIATELY!!

GREAT PAY! GREAT BENEFITS!  GREAT CAREERS! 

Pay: $21.00-21.00/ hour

*Pay rate is dependent upon prior experience and interview results

The Maintenance Apprentice develops foundational technical knowledge and practical experience supporting the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and automated control systems. Working under the guidance of experienced maintenance professionals, this role participates in preventative maintenance activities, equipment repairs, system testing, and process improvement initiatives while completing a structured apprenticeship program. The position combines classroom education with hands-on experience to build the technical competencies required for a successful career in industrial maintenance and automation.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Participate in the installation, setup, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment, control systems, and automation technologies under the direction of experienced maintenance personnel.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities to support equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and production performance.
• Learn to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related equipment issues while following established maintenance procedures.
• Support the maintenance, programming, configuration, and testing of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), sensors, and related automation equipment.
• Assist in monitoring equipment performance, identifying potential maintenance concerns, and reporting findings to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Learn to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Participate in equipment inspections and functional testing to verify equipment performance and compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, equipment documentation, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, engineers, production teams, and other departments to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and comply with all company policies, environmental requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Participate in technical training, classroom instruction, and on-the-job learning opportunities to develop maintenance and automation competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Currently enrolled in, or accepted into, a community college, technical school, apprenticeship program, or other accredited program in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or automation principles obtained through coursework, technical training, or personal experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents with guidance.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn industrial maintenance practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Must provide basic personal hand tools; specialty tools are provided by the company.
• Ability to successfully complete a Powered Industrial Truck medical assessment and obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to work assigned schedules, including overtime or alternative shifts, as business needs require.

Preferred

• Coursework in PLCs, industrial controls, electrical systems, mechatronics, robotics, or industrial automation.
• Exposure to hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, or industrial electrical systems.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems, SCADA systems, or industrial networking through education or laboratory experience.
• Experience using basic hand tools or power tools through school, vocational training, military service, or personal projects.

Competencies

• Learning Agility - Quickly acquires new technical knowledge and applies feedback, training, and hands-on experience to continuously build maintenance and automation capabilities.
• Safety Focus - Consistently demonstrates safe work practices, follows established procedures, and prioritizes the well-being of people, equipment, and the environment in every task..
• Problem Solving - Uses critical thinking and guidance from experienced team members to identify equipment issues, analyze root causes, and support effective maintenance solutions.
• Teamwork & Collaboration - Works effectively with maintenance technicians, engineers, production employees, and other cross-functional partners to achieve shared operational goals and support reliable plant performance.
• Business Insight - Uses customer, financial, and marketplace information to identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and guide strategic decisions.
• Continuous Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to improve technical skills, maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency while embracing new technologies and best practices.
• Accountability - Takes ownership of assigned work, follows through on commitments, maintains accurate documentation, and demonstrates dependability while progressing through the apprenticeship program.

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RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.