Apprenticeship Program - ECoat Technician (Gastonia, NC)

Inside the Role

Apprenticeship Program - ECoat Technician - Gastonia NC

Innovative products begin with talented, highly motivated individuals. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest and most diverse company in North American commercial vehicle market, invites you to join our dynamic team! When you work for a Daimler company, you join a worldwide network of over 250,000 dedicated employees on six continents who share your passion. Be a part of a world-class team who "Keep the World Moving" through the manufacturing of Heavy Duty Trucks

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

TRAINING PROVIDED:

All hands-on training will be provided by a certified Journeyman. This will include repair of electrical, controls, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. You will perform various duties involved in repair and maintenance of a wide variety of machines that make up or Ecoat, Powder coat and Wastewater systems

You will also be required to attend formal classroom training in maintenance related skills and Wastewater Certifications. All educational requirements must be completed within a four-year, 8000-hour apprenticeship period.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Miscellaneous hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, screw drivers, etc., portable power tools, floor and overhead cranes, articulating and scissors maintenance lifts, forklifts, welders, burn torches, grinders, drill presses, threading equipment, hydraulic presses, meters, ladders and fire protection equipment.

REQUIREMENTS FOR JOB:

Should be able to learn and apply all of the essential functions of the job.

All employees in this program will be on probation for a period of 2000 hours. Performance will be reviewed by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee regular intervals. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program the candidate will be moved to the Journeyman’s pay rate of a Grade ST-C.

Apprentices will be required to work across all (3) shifts.

Internal candidate’s hourly wage will be determined by the current hourly pay reviewed by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee

Candidates must apply to Cleveland Community College www.clevelandcc.edu

After applying contact Sharon Nivens 704-669-4243 to reserve a RISE Testing appointment.

All Apprentice candidates are required to pass a RISE Tier 1 Exam (Math and English)

Exams are given and administered by Cleveland Community College. The applicants that meet the minimum test scores requirements in RISE Testing will receive an interview from the Joint Apprenticeship Committee.

Minimum test scores are as follows:

RISE Tier 1 Testing

· Math: 70%

· English: 70%

All candidates must provide a hard copy of the test results or Email test result information to Steve Dean steve.dean@daimertruck.com

The selection for these positions will be determined by scores and skillset through a Joint Apprenticeship Selection Committee comprised of equal number of designated members from the Company and Local 5286

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Gastonia Parts Plant. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final ca