Job Description

Shop Assistant / Apprentice Mechanic

Position Overview

The Shop Assistant / Apprentice Mechanic is the learner, builder, and future of the trade. Working under the guidance of experienced technicians and shop leadership, you’ll gain hands-on mechanical skills, technical knowledge, and disciplined work habits that define an Industrial Mechanic.

This isn’t just a job — it’s a career path into industrial repair with structured mentorship, on-the-job training, and real-world responsibilities from day one.

Training & Skill Development

• Learn to disassemble, clean, and inspect electric motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Assist in diagnostics, bearing replacement, reassembly, and performance testing.
• Develop familiarity with precision measuring tools like micrometers and calipers.

Shop Support & Workflow

• Maintain an organized workspace — tools, parts, and inventory.
• Assist with cleaning, labeling, and preparing components for testing or shipment.
• Support the team with loading/unloading deliveries and transporting equipment.
• Help document job travelers, serial numbers, and part data as training progresses.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Having or being able to obtain a PA medical card for equipment pick-up/delivery is a plus.

Safety & Quality

• Follow all UIG safety policies, PPE standards, and SOPs.
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with environmental and safety guidelines.

Teamwork & Professional Growth

• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily production goals.
• Accept feedback and coaching with a positive, growth-minded attitude.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and accountability.
• Contribute to United Industrial’s culture of craftsmanship, curiosity, and excellence.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or enrollment in a technical program (preferred fields: Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or Electrical Technology).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and enthusiasm for hands-on work.
• Basic understanding of tools, measurements, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work safely.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving heavy parts with cranes or hoists.
• Eagerness to learn and progress through a structured training program.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Servo Motors

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