Maintenance Mechanical Apprentice Job

​Primary location: Marietta, Pennsylvania
Relocation offered: 
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: 
Pay grade: 4 

Maintenance Mechanical Apprentice

Fully qualified candidates from $27.36/hr with opportunity to progress

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is seeking an Maintenance Mechanical Apprentice to support manufacturing operations at our plant in Marietta, PA. The plant manufactures mineral fiber ceiling tiles in a 24/7 fast paced environment. This position will be responsible for ensuring that the plant meets its key performance metrics and goals for safety, quality, throughput, delivery and cost.  Must be able to work shifts including nights and weekends.

The Apprenticeship is defined as the following:

• A Four-year Mechanical program (576 hours consisting of both classroom and 2000 hours of OTJ training).
• 576 hours of classroom training will be through a local recognized program and will be on the apprentice’s personal time.
• The OJT training will be rotating assignments throughout the maintenance department.

You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic processes and systems.  You will work with operators, mechanics, electricians and engineers to solve manufacturing problems.

Specific job duties include:

• Assemble, install, dismantle, repair, and reassemble mechanical equipment as necessary.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical malfunctions so as to maintain equipment in a state of operating effectiveness and to meet production requirements
• Work on mechanical equipment such as powered conveyors, paint booths, gas fired dryers, robotic palletizers, dust collectors, pump systems, etc…
• You will execute predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance as scheduled.
• Use a variety of hand and portable power tools, along with shop equipment such as drill press, hack saw, grinder, lathe, etc.
• Requisition and procure required materials from storeroom.
• Work from prints, sketches and other written or verbal instructions.
• Maintain personal work tools
• Perform other related miscellaneous duties as required

The position is expected to cover for shift work vacancies as necessary which may include nights and weekends.

Requirements

• Highly motivated individual with desire to learn.
• High level of mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to operate mobile equipment;
• Ability to be self-directed and work with limited supervision;
• Ability to perform precision tasks including alignments using lasers, dial indicators, etc.
• Ability to be trained on basic maintenance electrical troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the repair / installation of mechanical equipment;
• Demonstrated knowledge of predictive maintenance practices (vibration, ultrasound, etc.) desired.
• 1+ years of mechanical or industrial experience. 

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Marietta PA)

Located 15 miles from the corporate headquarters in Lancaster, PA, Marietta has over 300 employees and is one of eleven Armstrong plants in North America. Sitting on the northeast bank of the Susquehanna River, it is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC and New York City. The area offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, world class shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!