Master Machine Technician Apprentice

Master Machine Technician Apprenticeship
AJM Packaging Corporation

Taylor, Michigan

Starting Salary: $50,000

Upon Graduation: $65,000 - $75,000

Position Overview -

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America's leading manufacturers of paper products, including a broad range of both plain and printed paper plates, cups, bowls, and bags, has immediate openings in our Taylor, Michigan Bag Operations for eager, ambitious, mechanically inclined individuals looking for a rewarding career as a Master Machine Technician in a rapidly expanding recession-proof industry.

If you are interested in enrolling in our thirty (30) month long Apprenticeship Program, you'll receive extensive classroom and hands-on shop floor training and experience and, upon graduation, a "Master Machine Technician" certificate and rewarding career opportunity at AJM Packaging Corporation.


Responsibilities & Duties -

• Use the skills and experience acquired during the training and certification process to keep all bag machines, printing presses, packaging and related ancillary equipment running at prescribed speed and quality levels.
• Supervise, train, manage and mentor subordinate staff of machine operators and other employees assigned to the machines in your work area.
• Assist Machine Operators, Mechanics and other Machine Technicians, as necessary and appropriate, with machine set-up, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Monitor inventories of replacement parts and supplies and utilize replenishment system to ensure parts bins are full and supplies available at all times.
• Start, stop, set-up and change machines over in keeping with daily production schedule and, as necessary and appropriate, to adjust for unexpected problems like absenteeism, mechanical breakdowns and materials and supplies shortages.
• Relieve Machine Operators and other Machine Technicians and staff, as necessary and appropriate, during lunch and other breaks and to cover for absenteeism, vacations and other PTO.
• Ensure your work area is always neat and clean and all machinery and equipment contained, therein, is in good repair. Requisition needed replacement parts and reactive or condition-based maintenance, as necessary and appropriate.
• Follow and enforce all manufacturing, labor, safety and administrative rules, regulations and standard operating procedures (SOP's) to the best of your ability and report compliance issues to your supervisor.
• Evaluate and provide feedback and direction to all subordinate employees as required by the company's Performance Management System.
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by your supervisor.

What You'll Gain:

• Industry-recognized certification in machine operation and maintenance
• Real-world experience in a high-performance manufacturing environment
• Mentorship from expert technicians as well as leadership development
• A pathway to long term employment with broad career advancement

Minimum Requirements -

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent on the job training and experience; additional education or vocational training a plus but not required.
• Must be 18 years of age
• Above average mechanical aptitude and significant experience with commonly used hand tools and power tools.
• Strong work ethic, sense of commitment and desire to succeed.
• Resourceful, creative and self-motivated leader and problem solver.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and multi-task.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and, above all else, good common sense.
• Ability to perform all the physical components of the position, with reasonable accommodation, if required.

Benefits -

At AJM, our comprehensive "Cafeteria Benefits Plan" and "Flexible Spending Arrangement" (FSA), truly set us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you'll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

Summary of Benefits -

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

About Us -

AJM was originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit's Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit's southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.

Some things have undoubtedly changed since AJM was founded, but the company's commitment to its customers and employees, alike, has not wavered and is deeply embedded in its DNA. So, too, is the founding brothers' entrepreneurial spirit, "can do" attitude and singular focus on the value proposition that has fueled the company's success from the very beginning. We're still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they've come to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now.

Career Development -

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees' skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You'll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies. Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!

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AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status.

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