Mechanical Craft Apprentice

Mechanical Craft Apprentice

Job Opening: Mechanical Craft Apprentice in Fountain Inn North America, Fountain Inn

Job Function:

• Undergo and complete advanced onsite training as a mechanical craft apprentice and obtain the required internally recognized SQP qualification level.
• Undergo and complete advanced offsite training in Machine Tool Technology at Greenville Technical College and obtain the required certificate of completion.
• Become proficient in the application and use of a hand tools and a wide range of machine tools including, but not limited to, milling machines, grinding machines, and lathes.
• Become proficient in setting, adjusting, and maintaining work feed devices, timing & sequencing systems, input & output monitoring sensors, and power presses.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks in assigned departments as directed by the Training Coordinator or designated Mentors to assist with company needs and build performance and competence.
• Develop and demonstrate the knowledge and ability to understand and read blue prints and SPC charts.
• Develop and demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform full measurement and inspection activities using a variety of metrology equipment.
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of statistical process control, product functionality, control of manufacturing operations, and customer expectations.
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of tool design, product development, and production of precision metal components in a manufacturing environment.
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of deep draw tooling and the deep draw process.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping following 5-S principles.

Essential Skills Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.  
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Achieve Stueken Qualification Level of 3.  

Physical Demands:

• Duties include and are not limited to: see, hear, talk, stand, walk, lift, twist, and bend.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, noise, vibrations, and hazardous materials.  
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

Hourly rate: $13.00 an hour

Benefits available:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance coverage (1x salary amount – employer paid)
• Additional life insurance coverage options available – employee paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage – employer paid
• EAP (employee assistance program)
• Group Accident and/or Group Cancer coverage – employee paid
• 401k
• 401k employer match
• Safety Shoes – employer paid
• PTO (paid time off)

The apprenticeship program starts every year in June.

The email to inquire or apply for this apprenticeship program is
hr@stueken.com