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Apprentice Plant Engineer – Industrial Manufacturing | Waukegan, IL
Launch Your Engineering Career in a Recession-Proof Industry!
Join a company that's been a cornerstone of American manufacturing for nearly a century, producing high-performance building products used in homes and businesses nationwide. This is your chance to grow under the mentorship of a seasoned engineering leader who climbed the ranks from the shop floor to overseeing operations across the U.S. — and is ready to help you do the same.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
✅ Career Growth & Mobility: Start local, grow national. You’ll be based in Waukegan, but the potential for travel and leadership across a network of 17 U.S. plants is real.
✅ Mentorship That Matters: Work directly with an experienced Plant Engineer who’s built a career here and is eager to invest time in training and developing you.
✅ Impactful Work: Get involved in capital projects, process improvements, and plant-wide initiatives that directly impact production and efficiency.
✅ Stability & Benefits: Enjoy job security in an essential industry with comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, 401K match, PTO, and more once converted to full-time.
✅ Tight-Knit Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth group where your contributions are recognized, and your growth is prioritized.
What You’ll Do:
- Work alongside the Plant Engineer on mechanical and electrical capital projects.
- Troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment and systems.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant operations.
- Gain hands-on experience with a manufacturing process from raw material to finished product.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to solve operational challenges.
- Stay ready to roll up your sleeves — off-shift availability is part of the gig!
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: At least 1 year in a hands-on industrial environment.
- Electrical Skills: Comfortable with wiring, pipe bending, and basic PLC troubleshooting.
- Mindset: Self-directed problem solver with a passion for learning and continuous improvement.
- Flexibility: Willingness to step in during off-shift hours (nights/weekends) as needed.
- Education: Associates or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred (not required).
Bonus Points For:
- Familiarity with HMI software (Intellution, ISIX, Wonderware).
- Prior experience in roles like Industrial Engineer, Maintenance Technician, or Manufacturing Engineer.
Compensation:
Competitive hourly pay (targeting under $40/hour) Overtime
Contract-to-hire with strong potential for full-time conversion.
Location:
On-site | Waukegan, IL
Standard Shift: 6am–2pm or 7am–3pm OT (expect additional hours during peak seasons).
If you’re hands-on, driven, and ready to build a career (not just clock in), we’d love to hear from you.
Salary : $30 - $40
