Mechatronics Apprentice - Polysciences, Inc.

Who We Are

Ott Scientific

The Ott Scientific family of companies comprises Polysciences, Bangs Laboratories, and Ethos Biosciences. Together, we bring the whole of our experience with best-in-class facilities and scientific, technical, analytical, and manufacturing capabilities to serve customers around the globe. We deliver highly specialized products and services that support scientific discovery and innovations.

Polysciences

Polysciences technical operations and scientific laboratories offer custom synthesis, contract manufacturing and packaging, and laboratory products. We are proud to offer a broad range of products and tailored solutions for the life sciences, bioprocessing, microparticles, medical device, specialty chemical and eChem industries. We adhere to ISO13485:2016, FDA cGMP 21 CFR 820 regulations, and SOCMA’s ChemStewards Management System. We believe the best scientific innovations are built through collaborations.

Mechatronics Apprenticeship Position

This is a regular full-time position for an internal candidate to enter the Mechatronics Apprenticeship program through Penn College. This is a 4-year program that incorporates 4 hours of live-online instruction each week with on-the-job training as a Mechanic in CM. At the completion of the 4-year program the apprentice is awarded a nationally-recognized credential and approximately 30 college credits. The costs of the program are paid by the company! This is a full time paid position.

Mechatronics combines the core manufacturing competencies in Mechanical Components, Industrial electricity, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). The Mechatronics program is aligned to PMMI certification standards and trains workers to:

• Perform in an advanced manufacturing setting as a multi-skilled technician
• Employ preventative maintenance strategies to reduce repair cost and downtime
• Maintain advanced manufacturing machinery
• Understand and implement safe troubleshooting techniques
• Install, modify, and repair advanced manufacturing equipment

The apprenticeship will include salary adjustments for each year of the apprenticeship in recognition of progress.

Qualifications:

• Must be a current Polysciences regular full-time employee in good standing or an Employee Referral;
• High School graduate;
• Hands-on mechanical experience (i.e. mechanical or electrical car, appliance or home repairs)
• Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages;
• Experience using powered or non-powered hand tools;
• Have computer proficiency to use email, internet, and log-in to Penn College’s online learning system to participate in classes;
• Be willing to successfully pass 4 PMMI certification exams;
• Must be willing and able to successfully complete the 4-year program.

What We Offer

Culture

Great people

Peer to Peer Recognition

Broader, hands-on work experience

Clean and Modern Equipment & Labs

Fun company events

Competitive Wages & Generous Year-end Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

4 Medical PPO Medical Plans with Telemedicine, Rx, & Vision

2 Dental Plans

Healthcare, Dependent care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Financial Health & Wellness w/1:1 Coaching

Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness

Paid Time Off

Short & Long-term Disability

9 Paid Holidays

Must have legal authorization to work in the US and will not require sponsorship.

Polysciences is an equal opportunity employer.Drug-free workplace.Tobacco-free work site.

Polysciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

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