Mfg Pre-Apprentice - Students Only

Job Information

This is a program looking for applicants with limited or no experience in the field of manufacturing who are eager to learn on the job and obtain education credits for enrollment in Career Technical Education Pathway at the same time per the program standards.
While learning and adhering to company safety procedures and policies, the pre-apprenticeship is responsible for learning electrical, mechanical, and electronic competencies to identify, analyze, and solve problems over a 6-10 period of time.  Gain on the job training that will prepare you for direct entry to an apprenticeship program or full time employment.

Role & Responsibility

• Actively participate in development of specified technical skills related to manufacturing as directed in the following areas: product realization, customer service, product design and development, purchasing, and quality measurements
• Develop skills in assembly including, but not limited to, the use of hand tools
• Learn and apply the use of measurement and inspection techniques using a variety of equipment
• Fabricate mechanical parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies and components into machines and/or mechatronic systems
• Under the guidance of assigned stakeholders, the apprentice will modify machines, make minor changes, repair, test, and provide maintenance for related equipment
• Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Learn and adhere to quality standards
• Performs overtime work as required
• Perform other job functions as necessary
• Participates and engages in continuous improvement
• Keeps area clean and organized according to the 5S program

Job Requirement

• Completion of Junior Year of High School and enrolled in CTE Career Pathway
• Completion of a minimum of 135 hours of work with the employer during the summer months 
• In accordance with the Pre-Apprentice Program, Apprentice will be required to attend and complete required recognized training courses within a designated period as defined in the Pre-Apprenticeship Program curriculum from Iredell School System.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA
• Ability to learn, practice and adhere to practical, hands on and safety requirements and standard basic hand and power tools
• Understand basic arithmetic. Ability to speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal/external relations
• Ability to communicate with others effectively in both written and verbal manner. 
• 0-2 years
• Travel Standard < 10%