Band 4 Apprentice 1 in Arcola, Illinois at The Libman Company

Maintenance Apprentice

Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice 1 Division/Department Reports to: Injection Molding Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Comp Code: 2836

Employee Department: 310 Employee Status: Full-Time

Effective Date: 09/04/2026 Labor Type: Indirect

EEO Code: Technician

Summary:

Responsible for maintenance of Toshiba, Plasdan and Presma machines.

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary Duties:

• Assist the maintenance technician during trouble shooting and repairs to learn the equipment in the department
• Learn and perform PM’s on the equipment
• Work on mechanical systems only until completing Arc-Flash training
• Fabrication, machine and welding as required once training has been received

Other:

• Other duties as assigned.

Safety:

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the facility through good housekeeping practices.
• Follow all safety and OSHA guidelines.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Degree and/or certificate in college or vocational school with focus on mechanical or electrical field preferred
• Knowledge of PLC’s, AS and DC drives automated machinery a plus
• Experience using fabrication workshop equipment a plus (ex. lathe, mill, drill press, bandsaw)
• Use of a broad range of hand tools to perform maintenance work on production machines and related equipment a plus
• Communicate effectively
• Sense of urgency

Physical Demands:

Employee must be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds. Employee must have the ability to complete the following repetitive tasks. Percent involved in each applicable activity is noted.

• Visible inspection of machinery and product 100%
• Color vision 100%
• Balance 100%
• Hearing 100%
• External Cold 40%
• External Heat 40%
• Noise 75%
• Wet Conditions 40%
• Working without assistance 75%
• Fine Hand Manipulations 100%
• Pinching Fingers movements 100%
• Seated work 10%
• Bending 60%
• Kneeling 60%
• Squatting 60%
• Reaching above head 60%
• Prolonged standing/walking 75-100%
• Twisting 75%
• Seated work 0-20%

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Requires the use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protection, and hardhats. Jewelry is not permitted.

Special Requirements:

Must pass:

• Pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Background check.

Shifts available dependent on current openings based on production needs :

Day shift M-F 6:00am-6:00pm

Night shift Su-Th 6:00pm-6:00am with 15% shift premium