Maintenance Apprentice Program, October Class

Company: HNI Corporation
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Join our next class of Maintenance Apprentices in the Fall (October 2023)!HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.Pay: Starting at $18.00/hour (based on academic credits and verifiable previous employment) we offer a pay progression that gets you to $27-29 per hour upon graduation!

• Note: If an HNI member is accepted into the Program at their current hourly rate, and that rate exceeds the rate they would have received upon entering the program, the Member will maintain merit eligibility until their related instruction and OJL hours advance to a higher hourly rate - capped at $27.00 per hour. At that point, the Member will no longer be eligible for merit and will align to the Apprentice Program wage progression process.During your apprenticeship, we also review your pay x2 per year for raises based on your progression through the program. Off-shift opportunities receive an additional $1.50/hour shift differential.Shift: must be flexible to work 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Weekends. Each rotation will be assigned a shift, but we do ask you to be flexible from time to time. About the program!In our Maintenance Apprenticeship Program, you will develop the skills to provide support to our manufacturing and distribution facilities for issues relating to, but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, conveyor, PLC, fabrication, automation, industrial and motor controls.We leverage an online curriculum platform, so it makes your technical training much more flexible and work-life balanced! With additional vendor partnerships locally along with our own in-house HNI capabilities, come experience an apprenticeship program like no other!What will you do and learn?Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair production and any specialized equipment involving:
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Power Transmission, Lubrication and Pumps
  • Instrument/Vision Systems (Repair, Install, and Troubleshoot)
  • Piping and plumbing
  • Electrical Theory
  • Mechanical Operations
  • Motors, Automation and Robotics (Maintain and Repair)
  • Paint Oven Process Heating, Paint Oven Controls and TroublesWhat is expected?
    • Flexibility - be willing to learn and rotate through multiples roles within the facility
    • Safety - comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures; meet the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
    • Environment - Dust, fumes and noise are common; while some facilities are climate controlled, seasonal fluctuations in temperatures and humidity are expectedWho would this be a good fit for?
      • True aspiration for a career in Industrial Maintenance
      • Family and friends of HNI Members we have a very rewarding Member Referral Program!
      • Ideal candidates would have prior Military Technical Training, or Industrial, Manufacturing, Agricultural, or Mechanical Maintenance experience. Completion of an advanced technology program or degree at a technical school would be very beneficial, but not required.
        • Automation and Instrumentation, Electronics Engineering, Agriculture, Robotics, of ManufacturingRequirements
          • Pass pre-employment drug testing
          • Pass a 7-year criminal background check
          • High school diploma or GED is not required
          • Provide all your own tools and lockable-insurable tool boxWhy HNI?
            • Daily Pay - we offer a voluntary benefit to gain immediate access to a percentage of your next paycheck without having to wait until pay day!
            • Benefits Day 1 - medical, dental, vision and 11 paid holidays
            • We offer an inclusive workplace and culture where all Members are welcomed and valued to see all that HNI has to offer, please visit To apply for a position, complete an application online or visit the Recruitment Center in-person at 816 E 5th Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 during normal business hours. We look forward to hearing from you! HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. How we act today protects how we live tomorrow. Check out our 2020 CSR Report here: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI - they are operational imperatives. We value each other's differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. Take a look at our DEI goals here: We offer Benefits on Day 1!Daily Pay - we offer a voluntary benefit to gain immediate access to a percentage of your next paycheck without having to wait until pay day!To learn about all the benefits HNI has to offer visit . We also invite you to visit us at to learn more!

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