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Student Youth Apprentice

Rockwell Automation · Richland Center, WI · Part time

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What made you want to apply for a youth apprenticeship at a manufacturing plant like ours in Richland Center?

What they are checking: Whether the student has a real reason for being here, which predicts whether they will stick with it.

Tell me about a class, project or job where you worked with your hands or built something. What did you like about it?

What they are checking: Whether they have any hands-on interest the apprenticeship can build on.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at school or a job. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes honestly, which is what supervisors need from a new learner.

Tell me about a time you worked on a team where not everyone pulled their weight. What did you do?

What they are checking: How they handle teamwork friction in a mature way at a young age.

What do you hope to learn here that you could not learn in a classroom?

What they are checking: Whether they see the apprenticeship as a real learning chance and have some goals for it.

What would you do

You will be balancing school and work hours. How do you plan to keep up with both?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about time management and will show up reliably while still in school.

A coworker shows you how to do a task, but you did not quite understand. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will ask questions instead of guessing, which matters a lot around machines.

What would you do if you finished your assigned work early and nobody was around to give you more?

What they are checking: Whether they show initiative in a safe way rather than standing around or wandering off.

How do you usually get to school or work, and would getting here on time for your shifts be a problem?

What they are checking: Whether the practical basics of attendance are covered, since reliability is the first thing judged.

About the work

Why do you think safety rules matter so much in a factory, even for small jobs?

What they are checking: Whether they take safety seriously before anyone has to correct them on the floor.

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The full job description

As published by Rockwell Automation.

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! Job Description Who is Rockwell? Do you want to make a difference in the world? At Rockwell Automation you can do just that and more. Rockwell is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential technology to expand what is humanly possible , making the world more productive and sustainable. Rockwell was recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2022. We place a high value on integrity which fosters an environment where all employees can and want to do their best work. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, please visit www.rockwellautomation.com . What Rockwell Needs from You We need a diverse workforce to do our best work. We need the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers, and everything in between. That is where you come in. We have an immediate hiring need for our full-time manufacturing Prototype Assembler level 1. Shift to be determined. Starting rate of $ 19.00 per hour. Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Uses documented work instructions and manufacturing execution systems for light assemblies at a variety of workstations that are typically routine in nature. May be required to read schematics. ​Overtime is an essential function of this position which typically requires 8 hours of overtime/week. Actual overtime hours may vary. Skills: • Problem solving • Reading and understanding written instructions and schematics • Using a computer to view, log, or find appropriate job related information • Self-directed in a team environment • Safe use of manual tools, power tools and machinery Minimum Qualifications: You Will Have -Eligible to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications: You May Have • Typically requires no previous related experience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

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