Production Apprentice - Hillyard Technical Center at Summit Truck Bodies – Wathena, Kansas

Summit Truck Bodies is looking for Production Apprentices to assist in our various production areas in Wathena, KS for

the 2025 ­ 2026 school year. We are looking for high school students 16 years or older or students currently enrolled in

a technical program that are interested in learning more about the manufacturing process.

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
• HSA and/or FSA.
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate with the fabrication, welding, painting, and assembly of custom service and lube bodies and other specialized equipment and accessories.
• Proactively work with fellow team members to further optimize processes where applicable.
• Learn all aspects of the production process and assist with the development of documented work processes and training where applicable.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Help with general shop cleanup.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, maintains and wears all required personal protective safety equipment.
• Other duties as assigned to help out around the shop.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Frequent mobility and/or sitting, standing, bending or stooping for prolonged/extended periods.
• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Requires working in areas which are not ventilated or air­conditioned.
• Requires eye hand coordination sufficient to operate machinery.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity.
• Requires working in a fast paced environment.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and vision.
• Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations.
• Must be able to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Must be 16 years or older attending high school and/or enrolled in a technical program.
• Valid Driver’s License with an MVR in good standing.
• Ability use various power and hand tools.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities and constant interruptions.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to successfully pass a General Abilities Assessment and Post offer background check, physical and drug
• screening.

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