Apprentice Instructor - Bekum America Corporation

We are BEKUM America Corporation, the world’s leading designer and builder of extrusion blow molding machines. We are proud of our legacy, our accomplishments and our worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation. We recognize that our employees are key to our success and we believe in mentoring, tutoring and further developing our employees. We know PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Administer and develop the Bekum America Standards of Apprenticeship program in partnership with Lansing Community College and in accordance with Department of Labor guidelines.
2. Collaborate with the Apprenticeship Committee to select candidates, develop curriculum, and coordinate with mentors to ensure timely training and skills development for apprentices.
3. Create and implement lesson plans, hands-on projects, and processes based on the approved standardized curriculum, while organizing and documenting activities.
4. Monitor and support apprentice progress through regular meetings with apprentices and mentors, providing feedback and individual support as needed.
5. Participate in apprentice recruiting events and Lansing Community College advisory board to cultivate the talent pipeline for the apprenticeship program.
6. Maintain an organized and clean classroom environment, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school.
• Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Understanding of Department of Labor guidelines and apprenticeship program standards.
• Instructional Skills: Ability to develop curriculum, create lesson plans, and implement hands-on projects.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent verbal and written skills; ability to guide and support apprentices.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to maintain records, organize activities, and manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic educational environment.

Bekum America Corporation offers a total compensation package that emphasizes the health and wellbeing of our diverse workforce, and encourages work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits suite aligns with our belief that people are at the center of our success and should be valued as such.

Bekum America offers full medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, tuition assistance, paid holidays, competitive vacation package, 401 (K) with company match and profit sharing, increases tied to performance, and a path for continued training and development.

Bekum America Corporation reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

Your contact person for this position:

Amber Stein, HR Manager, (517) 655-7126, hr@bekumamerica.com