Maintenance Apprentice

Job description

Now Hiring Maintenance Apprentice!

 

The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!

 

Earn a paycheck while you learn a new career as a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice.

 

Starting pay $19.50 /hr. and progressing to $21.50 /hr. upon completion of the program.

 

At BASF, we are proud to introduce the next generation of Mechanical Maintenance to the innovative world of Manufacturing. If you are looking to build a meaningful career while making an impact on the world, then come create chemistry with us!

 

As a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice in our Sparta, TN Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, and Polyester colored specialty resins plant, you will make an impact on the world with a fundamental focus on sustainability. As a Mechanical Maintenance, you will be a part of a team that manufactures products for use in the automotive, consumer/industrial, and power distribution industries. The products produced at the Sparta, TN site can be found in everyday products like auto interior, mirror, window housings, power tool housings, furniture applications, electrical switches, and wall plates and more!

 

As your apprenticeship begins, you…

Will enroll in and attend a Mechatronics Technology AAS program at Motlow State College while working and learning on site in our Sparta, TN Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, and Polyester colored specialty resins plant from some of the best in the business. During your time here we don’t want you to sweat the small stuff so BASF will cover the entire cost of your educational program, including books!

When you’re not studying you will have opportunities to…

Work hands-on in our Sparta, TN Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, and Polyester colored specialty resins plant learning to:  

·  Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts.
·  Maintain, rebuild, and repair a wide variety of production, processing machines and equipment.
·  Develop mechanical skill sets, including welding, fabrication, and pipefitting skills.
·  Use hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments for repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
·  Use measurement devices, calipers, and micrometers to inspect machine parts.
·  Develop general knowledge of electrical equipment such as controllers, PLC’s, and electric meter usage.
·  Support non-production maintenance and repair.
·  Lead RCFA /RCM events.
·  Proactively finds ways to improve plant uptime while performing PMs.
·  Make recommendations to improve existing PMs to improve effectiveness and updates PM’s, modifications including equipment changes.
·  Contact suppliers for troubleshooting/repair assistance.
·  Update KPI metrics, including tracking RCFA trends for specific equipment.
·  File all completed PMs for ISO and is an ISO/TS16949 maintenance representative.
·  Contribute to and complete construction (capital type) projects as assigned.
·  Utilize RCFA / RCM process to improve equipment uptime.
·  Complete preventative and predictive maintenance activities, including completion of RCFA’s / RCM’s (12/year).
·  Minimize downtime of plant equipment through the effective use of I&E Electrical/Electronic maintenance skills.
·  System and component troubleshooting and repair of production and site equipment.
·  Rebuild and/or maintain a wide variety of production and site equipment.

If you can...

·  Learn on the job and use provided equipment/tools.
·  Follow both written and verbal procedures/instructions.
·  Follow operational and safety guidelines.
·  Work independently and as part of a team.
·  Lift at least 50lbs.

 

If you have.....

·   High School Diploma or GED

Then...

 

Click Apply to Belong@BASF!

 

Create Your Own Chemistry when taking advantage of our Total Rewards

At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

·  Competitive health and insurance plans including long term care
·  Retirement benefits with company-matching contributions
·  Learning & Development opportunities like our Mentorship and PDP programs
·  Maternity & Paternity Leave and family care solutions
·  Flex spending accounts
·  Employee Assistance Programs
·  Tuition Reimbursement
·  Wellness Program & Fitness Reimbursement
·  Pet Insurance

Privacy Statement

 

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.

Equal Employment Opportunities

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.