Maintenance Mechanical Apprentice (44740)

Maintenance Mechanical Apprentice

Fully qualified candidates from $29.24/hr with opportunity to progress

Armstrong World Industries Inc. is seeking an Maintenance Mechanical Apprentice to support manufacturing operations at our plant in Marietta PA. The plant manufactures mineral fiber ceiling tiles in a 24/7 fast paced environment. This position will be responsible for ensuring that the plant meets its key performance metrics and goals for safety quality throughput delivery and cost. Must be able to work shifts including nights and weekends.

The Apprenticeship is defined as the following:

• A Four-year Mechanical program (576 hours consisting of both classroom and 2000 hours of OTJ training).
• 576 hours of classroom training will be through a local recognized program and will be on the apprentices personal time.
• The OJT training will be rotating assignments throughout the maintenance department.

You will be responsible for the installation maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic processes and systems. You will work with operators mechanics electricians and engineers to solve manufacturing problems.

Specific job duties include:

• Assemble install dismantle repair and reassemble mechanical equipment as necessary.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical malfunctions so as to maintain equipment in a state of operating effectiveness and to meet production requirements
• Work on mechanical equipment such as powered conveyors paint booths gas fired dryers robotic palletizers dust collectors pump systems etc
• You will execute predictive preventative and corrective maintenance as scheduled.
• Use a variety of hand and portablepower tools along with shop equipment such as drill press hack saw grinder lathe etc.
• Requisition and procurerequired materials fromstoreroom.
• Work from prints sketches and other written or verbal instructions.
• Maintain personal work tools
• Perform other related miscellaneous duties as required

The position is expected to cover for shift work vacancies as necessary whichmay include nights and weekends.

Requirements

• Highly motivated individual with desire to learn.
• High level of mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to operate mobile equipment;
• Ability to be self-directed and work with limited supervision;
• Ability to perform precision tasks including alignments using lasers dial indicators etc.
• Ability to be trained on basic maintenance electrical troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the repair / installation of mechanical equipment;
• Demonstrated knowledge of predictive maintenance practices (vibration ultrasound etc.) desired.
• 1 years of mechanical or industrial experience.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue AWI has about 3600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home at work in healthcare facilities classrooms stores or restaurants we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort save time improve building efficiency and overall performance and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then and it sets us apart now along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people were here to serve - our customers our shareholders our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live work learn heal and play. Its an exciting rewarding business to be in and were committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

Bringing our Purpose to Life - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable innovative solutions for spaces where we live work learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Marietta PA)

Located 15 miles from the corporate headquarters in Lancaster PA Marietta has over 300 employees and is one of twenty Armstrong plants in North America. Sittingon the northeast bank of the Susquehanna River it is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia Baltimore Washington DC and New York City. The area offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites B&Bs museums world class shopping entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race sex color national origin ethnicity gender protected veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!