Trainee- Maintenance

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Maintenance Trainee to join our team.

This entry-level role is designed for individuals interested in developing skills and gaining hands-on experience in facility and equipment maintenance.

The Maintenance Trainee will assist experienced mechanics, perform general upkeep tasks, and support contractors and staff with various projects.

This position offers excellent opportunities to learn, grow, and build a career as a maintenance mechanic.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Job is an individual contributor.

• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.

• Perform general groundskeeping duties such as pulling weeds, picking up trash, and keeping work areas clean and safe.

• Serve as a fire watch during hot work (welding, cutting, grinding, etc.) performed by maintenance staff and contractors, ensuring safety protocols are followed.

• Replace light bulbs, clean fixtures, and perform other basic electrical-related tasks under supervision.

• Prep and apply paint to surfaces as needed to maintain a clean and professional facility appearance.

• Support maintenance and operations staff with various tasks, including moving equipment, organizing tools, and handling supplies.

• Assist experienced mechanics with repairs, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting on equipment and systems.

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned to support the maintenance department.

• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures.

This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Principal Duties and Responsibilities satisfactorily.

In this section, list the background minimal requirements, skills and abilities one needs to perform the job.

• 0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

• Ability to follow instructions and work safely at all times.

• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools is a plus, but not required.

• Dependable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Education:

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.

Work Environment:

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).

• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.

• This role does not require any domestic travel

• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds

• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing...