What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician Apprentice position at Fabcon?
Purpose / Scope
Support the maintenance team by learning to maintain, repair, and install plant and yard equipment while practicing safe, effective problem-solving.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Support the maintenance team by learning to maintain, repair, and install plant and yard equipment while practicing safe, effective problem-solving.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with mechanical maintenance on plant and yard equipment.
- Help track parts, tools, and supplies and communicate needs to the supervisor.
- Support maintenance tasks and projects as assigned.
- Willingness to learn mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic welding skills through on-the-job training.
- Comfortable using basic hand and power tools.
- Ability to learn safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, hot-work procedures, and confined-space basics.
- Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work alongside experienced technicians.
- Ability to read or learn to read parts diagrams and equipment manuals.
- Basic troubleshooting mindset and interest in diagnosing mechanical issues.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts, skid steers, aerial lifts, and other plant equipment.
- Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently once trained.
- Basic computer literacy; willingness to learn CMMS/IFS systems.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, construction, or mechanical environment (internship, summer job, shop class, or similar).
- Basic exposure to maintenance, welding, automotive repair, or equipment operation.
- Enrollment in or completion of a technical program, trades coursework, or related certifications.
- Familiarity with basic safety practices in an industrial setting.
- Demonstrated interest in mechanical or technical work (projects, hobby work, etc.).
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.; good depth perception and spatial awareness.
- Able to walk, climb, bend, reach, use hand tools forcefully, and communicate clearly in a noisy environment.
- Indoor/outdoor plant and yard settings.
- Exposure to year-round Midwest/Northeast weather, dirt, dust, loud machinery, vibrations, uneven surfaces, stairs, and varying lighting conditions.