Maintenance and Reliability Apprentice (SCC Partnership---Mankato-Sleepy Eye, MN)
Maintenance and Reliability Apprentice (SCC Partnership---Mankato-Sleepy Eye, MN)
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Maintenance & Reliability Apprentice
Department: Maintenance & Reliability Contact: Location: Midwest Region Various Sites
Join the Team Thats Feeding the World
Christensen Farms is one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Were headquartered in Sleepy Eye Minnesota and operate throughout the Midwest with nearly 1000 employees and more than 1500 contract partnerships.
Learn While You Earn Start Your Skilled Trades Journey
If youre passionate about fixing things want to work with your hands and are ready to build a future in a growing industry this is your entry point. As a Maintenance & Reliability Apprentice youll learn on the job receive paid classroom training and be mentored by seasoned technicians in the field.
Position Overview & Responsibilities
In this learning-focused role youll perform basic repairs support general maintenance work and begin mastering the fundamentals of the trade under the direct supervision of senior technicians. Subject to change but we anticipate 3 days of class work and 2 full days of work.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- Perform entry-level repairs and assist on job sites
- Support basic carpentry plumbing and equipment handling
- Participate in seasonal equipment prep and storage
- Follow detailed directions to execute farm maintenance tasks
- Assist with general labor for project crews
Education Training and Experience Requirements
- No experience required
- Must be enrolled in SCC program with paid classroom instruction
- Register with MN Dept. of Labor as an Unregistered Electrical Worker within 1 month of hire
- Must complete OSHA 10 and NFPA70E within 6 months
After successful completion of year one apprentices will transition into Tech I upon meeting training and performance milestones.
Core Competencies
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Reliability and strong work ethic
- Curiosity about mechanical and electrical systems
- Ability to work safely in physical/agricultural environments
- Team player with a positive attitude
Tools & Equipment
Basic power and hand tools (under supervision) torch welder grinders saws etc.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent standing bending reaching climbing
- Work in outdoor and indoor farm environments around livestock
What We Offer
- Structured development path with built-in growth opportunities
- A collaborative team and supportive leadership
- Training mentorship and a clear future in skilled trades
- Opportunity to support the agriculture industry in a meaningful hands-on way
Reports To
Maintenance & Reliability Branch Manager; receives task assignments from senior technicians under their direction.
Our Values
Respect Integrity Excellence Adapta
Employment Type
Trainee
