Job Description
The Mechatronics Junior Apprentice (MJA) will learn to perform the job of a Mechatronics Junior Technician to install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control systems and components in a complex fulfillment/distribution center through the completion of a comprehensive classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job learning program. The apprentice will also train in and adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
Participants must be able to attend a 12-week training at one of five colleges: Vincennes University (Vincennes, IN), Lehigh Carbon Community College (Allentown, PA), Wake Technical College (Raleigh, NC), Ogeechee Technical College (Statesboro, GA), or Dallas College – Eastfield Campus (Dallas, TX). Travel-related expenses, including room and board, during the training will be provided.
Participants will receive a fixed hourly rate for training, after successful completion of the Apprenticeship Program the Apprentice will receive a promotion to a Mechatronics Junior Technician position at an increased fixed rate.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow work processes closely at school and on the shop floor to ensure a safe environment while job shadowing with technical advisor in On the Job Learning (OJL)
- Communicate and work well within a team environment both in school and in OJL
- Work with technical documentation
- Work with a computer both in school and on the shop floor
- Work with material transfer conveyors
- Understand, identify, locate malfunctions, remove, replace, adjust, and return to service
- Learn PLCs and work with Automation Engineers in a laboratory environment
- Combine electronic, mechanical, computer and control skills at the workplace
- Work with complex high-performance manufacturing systems
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair systems to maintain process efficiency
- Analyzes technical specifications of mechatronic systems, subsystems, modules and components
- Perform scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance to detect and prevent problems
- Troubleshoot to identify and prevent possible problems and failures and make repairs
- Incorporate relevant technical literature into the understanding of system operation and coordinate efforts with other technicians involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components
- Install, repair, adjust, and test equipment and components to ensure that systems function properly
- Communicate with machine operators and operate equipment to detect equipment problems, analyze malfunctions, and verify system problems
- Observe and incorporate safety standards and regulations required for safe operation of the system
- Work any shift
- Perform all physical duties of a skilled labor associate (e.g. heavy lifting, prolonged standing, bending, twisting, and reaching)
Program Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Open to the possibility of relocation after completion of the 15-month program
- Able enroll in and attend a 12-week training at one of five colleges: Vincennes University (Vincennes, IN), Lehigh Carbon Community College (Allentown, PA), Wake Technical College (Raleigh, NC), Ogeechee Technical College (Statesboro, GA), or Dallas College – Eastfield Campus (Dallas, TX)
- Must meet the minimum qualifying score on a Mechanical Aptitude Test
Minimum Qualifications
- High school or equivalent diploma
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4x10
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Year round work
Ability to Relocate:
- Johnston, RI 02919: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
