Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Career Path: Structured apprenticeship program leading to Multi-craft Maintenance Technician upon successful completion of program requirements. This position will start on 1st Shift for the time being, with assignment of working other shifts as part of the Program.
All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:
- Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
- Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community.
- Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering an environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
- Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
Works under the direct guidance of a Multi-craft Maintenance Technician or Maintenance Supervisor to learn the mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic systems used in production and facility equipment. Assists with preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment inspections, and troubleshooting while progressing through a structured apprenticeship designed to build the skills required to advance to a Multi-craft Maintenance Technician role.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Maintenance Technicians with installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of production and facility equipment
- Observe and help diagnose equipment malfunctions, learning to interpret unusual sounds, vibrations, and performance issues
- Learn to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and work orders under supervision
- Assist with basic mechanical tasks such as replacing bearings, belts, chains, and other wear components under direct supervision
- Learn safe use of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment; progress toward safe use of electrical and electronic test equipment (multimeters, amp probes, etc.) as competency is demonstrated
- Assist with lubrication routes, inspections, and basic preventive maintenance tasks per checklists and schedules
- Support technicians with piping, hydraulic, and pneumatic system tasks, including basic component identification and assembly
- Assist with parts runs, inventory organization, and documentation of completed work orders
- Learn and consistently apply lockout/tagout, arc flash, and other safety procedures under direct supervision
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with Food Safety, 5S, and departmental standards
- Attend and actively participate in required training, coursework, and skills assessments associated with the apprenticeship program
- Accurately log hours worked by category (Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic, Preventive Maintenance, Problem Solving) and track competency progress on the department skills matrix
- Respond to call-in or radio requests as directed and assist maintenance needs across departments as assigned
- Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRESSION:
This role is the entry point into SCT's Multicraft Maintenance Apprenticeship Program, a structured path to Multi-craft Maintenance Technician built on two tracks: verified on-the-job experience hours and demonstrated competency growth on the department skills matrix.
Experience Requirements: Apprentices must log a total of 5,000 hours of verified on-the-job experience, distributed across five required categories: Mechanical (1,000 hours), Electrical (1,000 hours), Pneumatic (1,000 hours), Preventive Maintenance (1,000 hours), and Problem Solving (1,000 hours). Category requirements ensure meaningful exposure to every major maintenance discipline rather than specialization in one area.
AUTHORITY:
Works under direct supervision and does not independently perform tasks involving energized electrical systems, hydraulic/pneumatic pressure release, or other high-risk activities until deemed qualified by a supervisor. Responds to oral and written instructions from the Maintenance Supervisor and assigned Technicians.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED required. Prior coursework or experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical, or electrical fields is a plus but not required. Willingness to enroll in and complete a technical/trade school or apprenticeship curriculum as directed by SCT.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Able to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals. Ability to learn and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts as coursework progresses.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must become a Certified Fork Lift operator in accordance with SCT training and carry a copy of your certification with you. Must enroll in and maintain satisfactory progress in any apprenticeship coursework or certifications required by SCT.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with arms and hands. Frequently is required to climb, balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently lifts/moves 25 to 50 pounds. Must be able to perform these functions for a minimum of 8 hours straight (with a 30-minute meal break and any other applicable breaks during the shift) on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team member successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but the essential functions cannot be eliminated or performed by others.
Regular attendance and reporting for work on time are necessary requirements as is availability for overtime work if necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Exposure to a dusty atmosphere with loud noise, which may require both eye and ear protection in some areas. Moving mechanical parts will also be exposed; safety guards have been put in place for the safety of all Team members, but during set up, if a machine must be broken down and reassembled to complete the next job, questions regarding such operation should be directed to your supervisor as they arise. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those a Team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but the essential functions cannot be eliminated or performed by others.
This position will start on 1st Shift (5 Day / 8 Hour - 6:20AM - 2:30PM EST) for the time being, with assignment of working other shifts as part of the Program. Downtown Plant - 220 Compress Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405