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High School Manufacturing Apprentice

InterstatesSioux Center🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityEntry Level

Work modeHybrid

LocationSioux Center, United States

Job description

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

Role Summary: Join our NEW Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Registered Apprenticeship and gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to have a successful manufacturing career!  Interstates is currently seeking motivated student individuals to join our program as Production Tech Apprentices.  This role will provide direct support to our Sioux Center manufacturing operations.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Displays a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Takes the initiative to learn systems and processes
Takes a proactive approach to problem solving
Assembling pre-fabricated electrical construction material
Assembling and pre-wiring light fixtures, receptacles, and switches
Bending and threading conduit
Fabricates support structures by cutting, bending, and welding components
Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be High School Junior
- The IMT Apprenticeship requires 18 months for completion.
Must be a minimum 16 years of age to be eligible
Students should confirm with high school counselor that their program supports participation in a registered apprenticeship.
Must be willing to provide a transcript or proof of enrollment if requested.

 Work Schedule:

Able to commit ~10–20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during the summer
Expected to stay in the program for approximately 18 months
Willing to participate in required apprenticeship coursework (safety, math, tools, workplace skills)

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Willingness to learn technical skills
Reliability and attendance
Mechanical aptitude or interest
Teamwork
Interest in hands-on manufacturing, electrical, or construction work
Ability to follow safety rules and work in a production environment
Reliable transportation to the Sioux Center facility
Ability to meet physical requirements (lifting, standing, etc.)

Location & Travel: Applicants must be local to the area and willing to commute to the worksite.

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Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.