Maintenance Apprentice

Subsidiary

OmniSource

Overview

We are looking for a dependable and hardworking Maintenance Apprentice to join our team in the Fort Wayne division! This program is designed to build a strong foundation of maintenance knowledge and skills, preparing the candidate for future maintenance career paths. At the conclusion of the program, the apprentice will have completed the requirements and receive a Technical Certificate in Industrial Technology and demonstrated on-the-job training experience.

Your commitment to safety, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will be essential in delivering high-quality results and supporting daily operations.

Join a company that truly values its employees, prioritizes safety, and invests in your growth and success!

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Responsibilities

• OmniSource has partnered with Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne to create one 2-year apprenticeship program in which apprentices will learn the following:
  • Preventative maintenance and repair of industrial equipment and processing systems
  • Perform maintenance duties (fabricate, install, read blueprints, and other basic maintenance requirements)
  • Operating various types of welding equipment.
  • Complete necessary paperwork and effective communication 
• The apprenticeship program will combine on-the-job training and academic instruction.
  • Will gain maintenance experience at all four Fort Wayne facilities through a rotational program consisting of six-month placements at each site.
• Prioritize and execute jobs given by supervision.
• A clear understanding and adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions (both inside and outside, varying heights)
• All other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Complete 4,000 hours of OJT along with completion of classes at IVY Tech-2-year program (Technical Certificate)
• Demonstrates a basic level of mechanical aptitude and the potential to succeed in a hands-on maintenance environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to life 50 pounds or more consistently.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.