Maintenance Apprentice

The Maintenance Apprenticeship Program is designed to prepare highly talented, self-motivated individuals for future maintenance career with AUMOVIO.  The two year apprenticeship offers AUMOVIO employees to earn an Associate’s Degree in Advanced Manufacturing while experiencing hands-on maintenance experience and professional development. During the program you'll work in a hands on automotive manufacturing environment that allows learning through real-work application of education while on-the-job including technical skills such as electrical, robotics, pneumatics, mechanical, Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), and industrial troubleshooting. This program also includes manufacturing core exercises such as safety culture, visual workplace organization, lean manufacturing, problem solving, and machine reliability.

• The Maintenance Apprenticeship program will work at AUMOVIO New Braunfels, TX facility a minimum of 32 hours per week to maintain full-time employment status.
• The Maintenance Apprentice will apply formal education to on-the-job learning and implementation in a AUMOVIO work environment. The incumbent will be challenged with assignments and/or projects relevant to the assigned business unit. 
• Maintenance Apprentice will receive semester and final evaluation of on-the job performance to review current performance, goals, and development needs. 
• Upon successful completion of the Maintenance Apprentice program the incumbent will be eligible to apply for a Maintenance position at AUMOVIO New Braunfels, TX.

Main Tasks:

• Troubleshoot complex machines and investigate malfunctions to root cause
• Use schematics, machine specifications, manuals and standard operating procedures to determine tasks to be performed
• Perform regular inspections of equipment, machinery and systems
• Prevent breakdowns through schedule servicing
• Follow workplace safety standards (OSHA guidelines)
• Support efforts to meet line product DPMO, OEE, and Scrap goals and equipment MTBF goals
• Participate in the advance process and quality planning (APQP) activities for new equipment
• Be proactive and promote teamwork between the technicians and production operators
• Interface; (support, assist, negotiate, consult) with: Engineers, peers, operators, supervision and management
• Understands and complies with all procedures pertaining to a given work environment; assists in designing improvements to the work environment

Basic Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 months of employment with AUMOVIO                                                                                            • Highly motivated for a future career in the field of Maintenance at AUMOVIO New Braunfels, TX
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in Advanced Manufacturing Associate's Degree program
• Ability to work a minimum of 32 hours per week on an adjusted schedule while being enrolled as a full-time college student pursuing a degree in Advanced Manufacturing, with in‑person classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Email)
• Ability to read, write, speak English
• No visa sponsorship is offered for this position
• No relocation is offered for this position

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 lbs. unassisted 
• Ability to climb ladders
• Excellent hand/eye/foot coordination 
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach for 10+ hours per day
• Ability to bend at waist and perform repetitive foot and hand action for 10+ hours per day
• Perform other duties as assigned

•Ability to work on a manufacturing shopfloor 

•Must wear company-provided ESD safety-toed shoes, smock, and other PPE in required areas

•Sitting or standing for 10+ hours, reaching, and using hands/fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment

•Must be able to push, pull, reach, twist, turn, stoop for duration of 10+ hour shifts

•Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

Full Time (M/W/F) 8:00am-6:30pm and Tuesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm

*Classes starting August 25, 2026

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which AUMOVIO has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.