Apprentice Candidate - Advanced Manufacturing Technician

This 2024 National award winning German American Chamber of Commerce Apprenticeship Program is a three-year education and hands-on experience combination followed by a two-year employment commitment at Endress Hauser. During the Apprenticeship Program, the employee will divide time between taking classes at Ivy Tech Community College toward an associate degree Advanced Automation Robotics Technology and working at Endress Hauser. This program is in partnership with Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training, benchmarked with the German dual education system. (http://www.icattapprenticeships.com).

Role Responsibilities

• Enthusiastic attitude toward work and learning through experiences, teamwork activities, and problem solving.
• Focus on mechanical and electrical disciplines of engineering or another related field.
• Active participation in the classroom and in the workshop to advance technical skills and capabilities.
• Pass the ICATT (Industry Consortium of Advanced Technical Training) exams throughout the program.
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in coursework.
• Manage related technical instruction (RTI) two days a week at IVY Tech Community College with three days a week on-the-job training (OJT) at Endress Hauser in first 2 years of program.
• Third year rotations, apprentice/E H picks concentration areas for future placement upon completion of program.
  
  

Qualification Profile

• High school students graduating by the beginning of June, or equivalent, with an interest in pursuing a technical career after graduation.
• Prior classes or experience in skilled trades, mathematics, or other technical disciplines are desired, but not required.
• Meets the requirements to be accepted to Ivy Tech Community College.
• Authorized to work in the USA.
• Complete a summer evaluation period of at least six weeks to be considered for acceptance into the program.
• Capable of transportation between campuses
• Excellent attendance required.
  
  

Benefits Perks

• Full-time hours, bi-weekly pay, including class time and work time.
• Tuition paid by the company, reimbursement for books and materials available upon achievement of a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Progression compensation for completion of related technical instruction (RTI) and on-the-job training (OJT) with satisfactory grades and competencies mastered.
• Incentive pay structure for maintaining above average GPA of 3.7 and demonstrated proficiency of internal competencies.
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance upon acceptance to the Apprenticeship Program.
• Additional benefits include pay for voluntary time off for community service, company-recognized holidays, parental and personal sick leave, and 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% company match upon acceptance to the Apprenticeship Program.
• Full-service café, fitness center, and health clinic (Greenwood, IN campus).
  
  

General Timing for Annual Selection Process

• February - Application/Resumes accepted until end of month.
• March - Qualified candidates interviewed.
• April - Candidates are notified of pre-acceptance into the summer program.
• June - Summer program evaluation begins.
• July - Selection for Apprentice Program is confirmed.
• August - Apprenticeship Program begins.