Mechatronics Apprentice

Your role on our team:

The Mechatronics Apprentice participates in a 3.5-year German dual-education apprenticeship program operated in partnership with Metropolitan Community College (MCC) and the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC). The program leads to internationally recognized certification through AHK examinations in Mechatronics, combining structured academic coursework at MCC with hands-on technical training and department rotations at CLAAS Omaha.

The Mechatronics Apprentice is responsible for gaining practical skills, as well as academic knowledge, in the field of Mechatronics and Manufacturing. The skills and knowledge gained will serve as a catalyst to understanding the processes, technology, and future of CLAAS innovation. 

•    Sets up, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanics, pneumatics and hydraulic systems.
•    Manual metalworking.
•    Chooses and carries out joining techniques. Chooses and/or develops correct QA test procedures. 
•    Installs and configures programs for hardware and software components.
•    Builds, tests, modifies, and maintains industrial control systems.
•    Installs, tests, modifies, and maintains electrical assemblies. Wires motors and drives.
•    Regularly reads technical diagrams and schematics. 
•    Works systematically (Plan-Do-Check-Act).
•    Analyzes problems for effective troubleshooting.
•    Accurately maintains correct documentation as required.

Your profile:

•    Minimum of high school degree or equivalent; additional training and college education is desirable, not required.
•    Must be able to work a flexible schedule between school and training at work.
•    Ability to learn, read, and accurately interpret diagrams, schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
•    Ability to fit, align and adjust assembly work to fulfill very close tolerances and strict inspection requirements preferred.
•    Ability to safely use manual metalworking equipment as instructed.
•    Proven ability, as demonstrated through previous experience, to skillfully use all tools, machinery and equipment necessary for assembly work, including torque tools and electronic adjusting, diagnosis and test equipment preferred.
•    Must have strong professional communication skills, bother written and oral with a good command of the English language.
•    Must be a resourceful, self-directed individual capable of identifying and implementing solutions, yet also knowing when to seek guidance.
•    Ability to work productively in a collaborative team environment.
•    Must be able to meet deadlines and handle a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.

Full-time Benefits Package Include:

• Premium free health, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability;
• Competitive rate dental plans;
• Competitive paid time off;
• 401(k) with a generous company match;
• Retirement Readiness Program;
• Company-Paid Life Insurance;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Dependent Care Resources Program;
• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health;
• Wellness Programs including weight loss, diabetes management, and high blood pressure management;
• Legal & Financial Services;
• Fun & Safe Environment