Summer 2025 Apprenticeship (Maintenance, Pre-Production, & Structural Design)

Description

Bay Cities, an Employee-Owned Company, is the leading creative packaging and display partner to brand marketers, retailers and e-commerce. Our passion, experience, technology and consumer insights move product and drive sales.

Our Mission

Our Passion Powers Your Product

Our Values

Creativity: Our ideas create Client success.

Passion: We have heart with a Customer Service attitude.

Integrity: We honor our business & planet with sustainable practices.

Responsible: We own it!

Safe: Our safe work habits protect us all.

Fun: We take our work seriously- not ourselves

SUMMARY

Bay Cities is offering hands-on summer apprenticeship opportunities for high school students interested in exploring careers in packaging, design, and production. Apprentices will learn directly from experienced professionals in Structural Design, Maintenance, and Pre-Production & Manufacturing, gaining real-world exposure in a creative and fast-paced environment. These paid roles are designed to inspire future career paths through shadowing, skill-building, and project involvement.

STRUCTURAL DESIGN DEPARTMENT 

As a Structural Design Apprentice, you will shadow the Senior Structural Designer to learn how to create packaging and display structures. You will gain experience in designing point-of-purchase displays and packaging using computer software, while also being involved in prototyping and material selection. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of creative professionals and gain a comprehensive understanding of the design and manufacturing process. 

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE

· Shadow the Senior Structural Designer and assist in creating packaging designs and specifications.

· Learn to develop and prepare production-ready designs and specifications for corrugated packaging.

· Assist in prototyping and creating sample designs for customer approval.

· Help prepare materials for testing and quality control.

· Learn the process of selecting materials and testing designs for durability

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

· High school student with a strong interest in structural design, engineering, or packaging.

· Proficiency in computer programs like Adobe Illustrator or AutoCAD is a plus but not required.

· Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

· Creative thinking with an interest in hands-on learning.

· Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT  

As a Maintenance Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to shadow and learn from the Maintenance department, gaining hands-on experience in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with the team to learn preventive maintenance tasks; help ensure the smooth operation of our production processes and observe how technical challenges are handled. 

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE

· Shadow the Capital Projects Manager and assist in day-to-day maintenance operations.

· Learn to perform routine checks and minor repairs on manufacturing equipment.

· Gain knowledge in troubleshooting equipment failures and conducting root cause analysis.

· Assist in maintaining tools and inventory for the maintenance department.

· Learn about safety standards and the importance of maintaining a safe working environment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

· High school student with a strong interest in mechanical or electrical systems.

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

· Motivated and eager to learn in a hands-on environment.

· Ability to follow directions and adhere to safety protocols.

· Strong problem-solving skills. 

PRE-PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT

As a Pre-Production Apprentice, you will work closely with the Pre-Production Lead, learning how to process orders, monitor workflows, and ensure that all production schedules are met. This apprenticeship will provide you with experience in organizing production plans, understanding scheduling processes, and maintaining communication between departments to help meet customer demands. 

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE

· Shadow the Pre-Production Lead to understand how orders are processed and routed.

· Learn how to schedule and assign tasks to production staff.

· Assist with monitoring progress and resolving issues that may arise d