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PURPOSE: Upon program completion (typically 24 months), the apprentice will possess the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful maintenance technician at Sauder.

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES: 

• Completes all maintenance safety training.
• Completes interactive maintenance training video classes.
• Job shadows senior maintenance technicians.
• Works closely with maintenance personnel to learn the proper use of hand tools, welder, torch, special tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Required to take one week of Sauder edge treatment and boring machinery maintenance training.
• Works with the proactive maintenance team to clean, lube, inspect, perform alignments, and calibrations.
• Learns the fundamentals and helps to implement and promote TPM (Total Predictive Maintenance).
• Learns to rebuild machine components (glue pots, motors, boring blocks, gear boxes) to "like new" condition.
• Becomes acquainted to hydraulic, pneumatic, & electrical systems on all equipment utilizing: electrical prints, multi-meters, PC notebooks, and programming software.
• Learns to identify, repair, and replace worn parts such as, but not limited to: glue pots, heating elements, snip saws, and fine trim units.
• Learns to utilize the CMMS to: create, maintain, and close work-orders and time cards; research and/or order parts; document work-order status; and/or other pertinent information.
• At the completion of the first 12 months of the program, be willing to work in any area of maintenance on any shift or building as determined by the present need within the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school education; or GED Equivalent (Experience in skilled trades is a plus).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn technical skills of the maintenance trade.
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.

• Self-motivated and positive attitude.

   

We believe that all people are capable of great things. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description. Sauder is a family company, so we believe in a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We want employees to know their time here is more than just a job--they can build a life-long career at Sauder. We have a culture of continuous improvement and internal advancement. We provide 3 weeks of vacation and a full benefit package beginning at 30 days. Other perks include 401(k), a company-funded health savings account, free counseling, furniture discounts, and tuition reimbursement. Sauder Woodworking Co. is North America's leading producer of ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture and one of the top five residential furniture manufacturers in the United States. An authentic American original, a majority of Sauder furniture is manufactured in Archbold, Ohio--right where we were founded in 1934. We have thrived for over 85 years because we have led with integrity and respect, found better ways, served others and were great stewards of our resources.  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran