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Overview

Ricochet is an industry-leading manufacturer of high-tech Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice to support the maintenance and reliability of their manufacturing equipment, focusing on industrial sewing equipment while gaining hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with troubleshooting, adjustment, repair, and preventative maintenance of industrial sewing machines and production equipment.
  • Learn and support maintenance of sewing equipment including single-needle, overlock, coverstitch, bartack, and specialty machines.
  • Assist with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and equipment troubleshooting under the direction of experienced maintenance personnel.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, inspections, and adjustments.
  • Assist with equipment installation, relocation, setup, and repairs.
  • Respond to production equipment issues and help minimize downtime.
  • Assist with general facility maintenance and repairs as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records of repairs, preventative maintenance, and parts used.
  • Keep maintenance tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.
  • Follow all safety, OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, GMP, and company requirements.
  • Work closely with Production Supervisors and Operators to identify and resolve equipment issues.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Mechanical aptitude and strong interest in learning industrial maintenance.
  • Previous manufacturing, mechanical, sewing machine, automotive, electrical, or technical experience is a plus.
  • Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to follow written instructions.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Dependable attendance and positive attitude.
  • Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Manufacturing floor environment with machinery, noise, and moving equipment.
  • Overtime or off-shift work may be required.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Philadelphia, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Philadelphia, PA currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $30–$41/hr across 22 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Philadelphia, PA

We're tracking 43 other active welding openings in Philadelphia, PA right now, from 32 different employers. 21 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 321 other active welding openings from 196 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Philadelphia, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (12), Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8), and Phillips Tank & Structure (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $32/hr, Braddock at $31/hr, and Malvern at $30/hr. Philadelphia is among them.

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