Mechanic Shop Apprentice

Position Summary

This will be a limited ability position, at no time will the employee operate a vehicle until employee is of age to do so. The employee will not have direct hands-on engagement with vehicles until employee is of age to do so. This position is a part time apprentice position. There will be assessments performed monthly to ensure progress. Failure to meet expectations will result in termination of the apprenticeship. 

Position will pay $18 per hour during the length of the apprenticeship. 

Minimum Qualifications

• If under the age of 18, must have official New York State Employment Certificate.

Work Environment

Fast-paced, hands-on and physically demanding, often involving standing for long periods and working with tools in a noisy garage/shop setting.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employee will be tasked with completing E-learning for factory ford training to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to better understand the vehicles.
  
  
• Employee will assist parts technician with organization and gathering parts for technicians assigned jobs. 

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. 

Company Assigned Duties:

• Maintain a clean and organized shop to improve efficiency for all technicians, including tasks such as sweeping, containing and disposing of spills, emptying garbage, and cleaning equipment.
  
  
• Assist the technicians with parts and tool retrieval. 
  
  
• Observe technicians at work to learn the necessary skills and operations of a shop.
  
  
• Clean and vacuum trucks to ensure they go out in acceptable conditions. 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  Our recruitment, selection and hiring strategies are designed to attract, develop, and advance exceptional individuals regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability or any other legally protected status.  We actively recruit military veterans.