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Sheboygan
Millwright - Youth Apprentice
NO EXTERNAL APPLICATION REQUIRED. EMPLOYERS WILL REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION IS UP TO DATE.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Under supervision of a skilled Millwright worker, the youth apprentice could be exposed to the following duties & responsibilities:
• Assist with preventive maintenance of production equipment, including presses, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and material handling systems
• Support installation, alignment, and basic repair of industrial machinery and mechanical components
• Learn to safely use hand tools, power tools, and basic maintenance equipment
• Assist with lubrication, inspection, cleaning, and adjustment of machinery
• Help identify mechanical issues and report abnormal equipment conditions
• Read and interpret basic blueprints, schematics, manuals, and maintenance instructions
• Assist with basic welding, cutting, or fabrication tasks as permitted by age, training, and program guidelines
• Learn lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and assist with equipment shutdown and startup under supervision
• Follow all OSHA, company, and Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship safety requirements, including proper use of PPE
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using 5S or similar practices
• Accurately document tasks performed and communicate progress or concerns to mentors or supervisors
• Gain exposure to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems (observation and limited hands-on tasks as permitted)
• Participate in structured on-the-job training related to the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship curriculum
• Attend and successfully complete required related classroom instruction
• Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality, dependability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn
• Will not be allowed to operate any powered industrial vehicles, any hoists or cranes, or be inside of the die space of a machine at any time.