What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician Apprentice position at Hydro?
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
What we offer you
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Shifts Available: Position will train with a Monday-Friday daylight schedule.
What you will be doing
- Must be safety conscious and have a good safety record and ability to advocate housekeeping and safety standards in the Department.
- Perform the functions of an electro-mechanical technician including the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all types of industrial equipment.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment using PLC and testing devices and instruments
- traditionally used in electrical and pyrometric trades.
- Install or repair conduit, wiring, cable, electric motors, transformers and all other relevant
- electrical components.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
- Safely and efficiently operate arc and MIG welders and gas torches for welding, soldering,
- brazing and cutting.
- Fabrication of parts from blueprints and sketches.
What will make you successful?
- You will be expected to take a maintenance placement test so that you can be placed accordingly in the program.
- You will be learning skills in several different Maintenance areas: General maintenance, Print Reading, Power Transmission, Electrical, PLC’S, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Welding, Rigging, Combustion
- You will need to complete up to 600 hours of classroom work on your own time.
- You will be required to complete up to 8000 hours of On the Job Training. Apprentice will be required to keep track of their OJT hours in a record book.
- To receive a Journeyman Certificate, you must pass the final test.
Equal opportunities
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com