Process Maintenance Apprentice

Manassas, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Process Maintenance Apprentice

Position Summary

Work Schedule: 1st shift Monday to Friday
100% based on-site in Manassas VA

Our Manassas Virginia site is a part of the Consumer Health division and provides expanded capabilities in soft chews and lozenges. With extensive development and manufacturing expertise and a wide range of flavors ingredients and colors available we can work with complex formulations to help create engaging new products consumers will love.

TheProcess Maintenance Apprenticeis an entry-level training positionintegratinga combination of on-the-jobtraining and formalized written coursework.The position isdesigned to develop hands-on skills inmaintainingand repairing manufacturing equipment. Under the guidance of experienced maintenance techniciansand management the apprentice assists with both emergency and routine maintenance tasks including equipment changeovers to help minimize production downtime.

The Role

Assistexperienced maintenance technicians with basic preventive and mechanical maintenance tasks equipment repairs and small-scale process improvement projects to develop foundational skills.
Support the preparation of machine foundations and learn to grind file and fit machinery parts under supervision.
Assistwith the construction and installation of equipment such as shafting conveyors and tram rails while gaining hands-on installation experience.
Help safely transfer equipment todesignatedmaintenance areas to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Maintain good housekeeping practices in mechanical and facility areas to promote a safe and organized work environment.
Support the cleanliness and organization of the repair shop maintenance office storage areas and all related tools supplies and materials.
Learn and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Food Safety Plans (HACCP) and Food Quality Plans (FQP) as part of technical development.
Activelyparticipatein scheduled training modules and classroom instruction to build technical knowledge and meet apprenticeship milestonesasestablishedby management.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support learning objectives and overall maintenance operations.

The Candidate

Requires a High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and interest in the skilled trades supported by prior coursework technical training or hands-on experience (such as automotive work equipment repairHVACfabrication or similar mechanical hobbies).
Willingness and ability to learn the safe use of a wide variety of tools equipment and industrial machinery under the guidance of experienced technicians.
Strong commitment to developing technical competencies throughout the apprenticeship including reading and interpreting electrical schematics mechanical drawings and vendor documentation; gaining foundational skills in pipefitting plumbing welding and fabrication; learning to program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs; running conduit and wiring electrical control panels in accordance with NEC guidelines; and diagnosing issues across various tools and equipment.
Commitment to successfully complete the apprenticeship program and remain employed withCatalentfor a minimum of one year following program completion.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 poundsfrequentlylift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 1000 pounds.
While performing the duties of this Job the employeeis regularly required towalk and stand;frequentlytalk or hear; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch crawlclimbor balance. The employeeis occasionally required tosittasteor smell.

Why You Should Join Catalent

Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Potential for career growth within an expanding team
Diverse inclusive culture
152 hours of PTO 8 Paid Holidays

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Process Maintenance ApprenticePosition SummaryWork Schedule: 1st shift Monday to Friday100% based on-site in Manassas VAOur Manassas Virginia site is a part of the Consumer Health division and provides expanded capabilities in soft chews and lozenges. With extensive development and manufacturing exp...

Process Maintenance Apprentice

Position Summary

Work Schedule: 1st shift Monday to Friday
100% based on-site in Manassas VA

The Role

Assistexperienced maintenance technicians with basic preventive and mechanical maintenance tasks equipment repairs and small-scale process improvement projects to develop foundational skills.
Support the preparation of machine foundations and learn to grind file and fit machinery parts under supervision.
Assistwith the construction and installation of equipment such as shafting conveyors and tram rails while gaining hands-on installation experience.
Help safely transfer equipment todesignatedmaintenance areas to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Maintain good housekeeping practices in mechanical and facility areas to promote a safe and organized work environment.
Support the cleanliness and organization of the repair shop maintenance office storage areas and all related tools supplies and materials.
Learn and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Food Safety Plans (HACCP) and Food Quality Plans (FQP) as part of technical development.
Activelyparticipatein scheduled training modules and classroom instruction to build technical knowledge and meet apprenticeship milestonesasestablishedby management.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support learning objectives and overall maintenance operations.

The Candidate

Requires a High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and interest in the skilled trades supported by prior coursework technical training or hands-on experience (such as automotive work equipment repairHVACfabrication or similar mechanical hobbies).
Willingness and ability to learn the safe use of a wide variety of tools equipment and industrial machinery under the guidance of experienced technicians.
Strong commitment to developing technical competencies throughout the apprenticeship including reading and interpreting electrical schematics mechanical drawings and vendor documentation; gaining foundational skills in pipefitting plumbing welding and fabrication; learning to program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs; running conduit and wiring electrical control panels in accordance with NEC guidelines; and diagnosing issues across various tools and equipment.
Commitment to successfully complete the apprenticeship program and remain employed withCatalentfor a minimum of one year following program completion.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 poundsfrequentlylift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 1000 pounds.
While performing the duties of this Job the employeeis regularly required towalk and stand;frequentlytalk or hear; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch crawlclimbor balance. The employeeis occasionally required tosittasteor smell.