SUMMARY: The Maintenance Apprentice is responsible for gaining comprehensive hands-on training in installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of complex machinery and electrical equipment; promoting teamwork through behavior, acting in accordance with Altek’s Policies and adhering to the goals and expectations defined by management. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Learns to install, maintain, repair, and rebuild a wide range of complex machine tools, special-purpose machines, and plant equipment including automated and assembly machinery to ensure product quality and cost efficiency • Learns to diagnose issues, disassemble equipment, and assess the extent of necessary repairs • Learns to repair, refit, or replace components using high-quality replacement parts • Learns to select materials and plan and execute advanced machining operations • Learns to layout, install, and maintain diverse electrical equipment including motors, motor-generator sets, rectifiers, transformers, process controls, relays, circuit breakers, and electronic devices • Learns to install power, lighting, electronic, and control circuits and related apparatus • Learns to prioritize tasks and equipment failures while coordinating and performing preventive maintenance • Learns fabrication and welding techniques • Attends all training and classes necessary to expand knowledge, skills, and experience as directed for departmental growth • Builds and maintains positive rapport with other Altek employees, customers and/or suppliers • Exhibits positive communication and behavior skills • Adapts and modifies as circumstances warrant • Demonstrates safe work habits • Maintains a clean, organized work environment • Embraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customers • Embraces Altek's Vision, Core Values, and expected behaviors QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or GED • AA degree preferred • Mold press experience preferred • CNC Machine Tool experience preferred • Electrical/hydraulic/mechanical experience preferred • Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics and technical manuals • Good documentation skills • Intermediate writing skills • Ability to work independently, take initiative • Ability to manage workload and changing priorities • Good problem-solving skills • Ability to follow directions • Physically able to meet all the requirements of the position • Ability to use various hand and power tools • Certified or willingness to be certified to operate a fork lift Activity Yes No Comment Sitting X Frequently Standing X Frequently Walking X Frequently Pushing and/or pulling X Frequently Climbing X Occasionally Bending or stooping X Frequently Squatting or kneeling X Frequently Twisting or turning X Frequently Handling, grasping with one or both hands X Frequently Typing X Frequently Reaching or arm extension X Frequently Lifting or carrying X Frequently Time Spend Indoors: 90% Time Spend Outdoors: 10% Never = 0% Occasionally = 25% Frequently = 75% Constantly = 100%