{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ed0941c745d46e090258e3b5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ed0941c745d46e090258e3b5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ed0941c745d46e090258e3b5","title":"Mechanical Apprentice Program Instructor","description":"As a Mechanical Apprentice Program Instructor, you will be responsible for instructing, mentoring, and developing apprentices in industrial mechanical systems ensuring the acquisition of technical knowledge, hands-on skills, and safe work practices required for success in a manufacturing environment. This role provides structured classroom and on-the-job training, delivering comprehensive instruction in mechanical systems, tools, equipment operation, and troubleshooting.\n\nAs a key contributor to workforce development, you will guide apprentices through practical learning experiences, evaluate technical competency, and reinforce safety, quality, and industry standards. You will have the opportunity to play a vital role in building a highly skilled workforce by fostering professional growth, promoting technical excellence, and instilling a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.\n\nIf you are ready to make a lasting impact, contribute to the growth of aspiring industrial mechanical technicians, and help shape the future of EGGER North America, we want to hear from you!\n\nSchedule: Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm & Friday 7am - 1pm\n\nCity: Lexington (US) North Carolina Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 7038 Department: Other Technical / Production\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nJOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.\n\nEmbody EGGER Core Values: Quality, Respect and Progress.\nDeliver technical training in industrial mechanical systems to apprentices.\nProvide hands-on instruction in troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair.\nLink classroom instruction to real-world manufacturing operations.\nConduct practical demonstrations and supervised field training.\nEnsure company safety standards and safe work practices are followed.\nCoach and mentor apprentices to support skill development and performance.\nEvaluate apprentice progress through assessments and observation.\nMaintain training records and competency documentation.\nSupport apprentice recruitment and serve as liaison with educational partners.\nMaintain the condition and cleanliness of the training facility and equipment to a high standard.\nPerform additional duties and attend training as required.\n\nSCHEDULE DEMANDS\n\nGeneral schedule is an 8.5-hour Monday - Thursday, 6-hour Friday assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.\nOccasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\n\nSitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.\nLifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.\nReading computer screen or other electronic devices.\nUse of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.\nWorking in high and low temperature environments, both indoors and outdoors.\nWorking in a noisy environment with fumes and odors.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nBACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE\n\nExperience in a training environment preferred.\nPractical experience as a Maintenance Technician preferred.\nProficiency in machining, milling, welding, or fabrication.\nExperience with Power transmission systems, Hydraulics and Pneumatics preferred.\nExperience with gearboxes, couplings, belts, chains and bearings.\nCompetent use of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).\nOn-the-job training (OJT) facilitation.\nHands-on technical instruction and training delivery.\nExperience with Industrial pumps, compressors, and fluid systems.\nExperience with Conveyor systems and material handling equipment.\nExperience with Industrial mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair.\n\nSKILLS, EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS\n\nFour-year degree preferred or compensatory closely related work experience required.\nLeadership skills, including the ability to mentor and coach others.\nStrong work ethic, including dependability, accountability and follow-through.\nPrecision Measurement and Alignment Techniques.\nAbility to work independently and integrate seamlessly with multiple teams.\nWelding fundamentals and metalworking techniques.\nPreventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.\nMechanical schematic and blueprint interpretation.\nStrong technical communication skills.\nTime management.\nInterpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.\nExcellent organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.\n\nBENEFITS\n\nYour Contact\n\nJessica Ostroska, Talent Acquisition | EGGER North America\n\n+1 336 843 7152\n\nEGGER, North America (including subsidiaries), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.\n\nWe do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status (where legally protected), marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\n\nAbout EGGER\n\nWe create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. 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This role provides structured classroom and on-the-job training, delivering comprehensive instruction in mechanical systems, tools, equipment operation, and troubleshooting.\n\nAs a key contributor to workforce development, you will guide apprentices through practical learning experiences, evaluate technical competency, and reinforce safety, quality, and industry standards. You will have the opportunity to play a vital role in building a highly skilled workforce by fostering professional growth, promoting technical excellence, and instilling a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.\n\nIf you are ready to make a lasting impact, contribute to the growth of aspiring industrial mechanical technicians, and help shape the future of EGGER North America, we want to hear from you!\n\nSchedule: Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm & Friday 7am - 1pm\n\nCity: Lexington (US) North Carolina Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 7038 Department: Other Technical / Production\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nJOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.\n\nEmbody EGGER Core Values: Quality, Respect and Progress.\nDeliver technical training in industrial mechanical systems to apprentices.\nProvide hands-on instruction in troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair.\nLink classroom instruction to real-world manufacturing operations.\nConduct practical demonstrations and supervised field training.\nEnsure company safety standards and safe work practices are followed.\nCoach and mentor apprentices to support skill development and performance.\nEvaluate apprentice progress through assessments and observation.\nMaintain training records and competency documentation.\nSupport apprentice recruitment and serve as liaison with educational partners.\nMaintain the condition and cleanliness of the training facility and equipment to a high standard.\nPerform additional duties and attend training as required.\n\nSCHEDULE DEMANDS\n\nGeneral schedule is an 8.5-hour Monday - Thursday, 6-hour Friday assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.\nOccasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\n\nSitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.\nLifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.\nReading computer screen or other electronic devices.\nUse of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.\nWorking in high and low temperature environments, both indoors and outdoors.\nWorking in a noisy environment with fumes and odors.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nBACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE\n\nExperience in a training environment preferred.\nPractical experience as a Maintenance Technician preferred.\nProficiency in machining, milling, welding, or fabrication.\nExperience with Power transmission systems, Hydraulics and Pneumatics preferred.\nExperience with gearboxes, couplings, belts, chains and bearings.\nCompetent use of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).\nOn-the-job training (OJT) facilitation.\nHands-on technical instruction and training delivery.\nExperience with Industrial pumps, compressors, and fluid systems.\nExperience with Conveyor systems and material handling equipment.\nExperience with Industrial mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair.\n\nSKILLS, EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS\n\nFour-year degree preferred or compensatory closely related work experience required.\nLeadership skills, including the ability to mentor and coach others.\nStrong work ethic, including dependability, accountability and follow-through.\nPrecision Measurement and Alignment Techniques.\nAbility to work independently and integrate seamlessly with multiple teams.\nWelding fundamentals and metalworking techniques.\nPreventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.\nMechanical schematic and blueprint interpretation.\nStrong technical communication skills.\nTime management.\nInterpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.\nExcellent organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.\n\nBENEFITS\n\nYour Contact\n\nJessica Ostroska, Talent Acquisition | EGGER North America\n\n+1 336 843 7152\n\nEGGER, North America (including subsidiaries), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.\n\nWe do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status (where legally protected), marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\n\nAbout EGGER\n\nWe create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.","datePosted":"2026-08-03T23:32:55.959Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T23:32:55.959Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Eggergroup","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Lexington","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ed0941c745d46e090258e3b5"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ed0941c745d46e090258e3b5"}}