Job Title: Electrical Apprentice
Job Description
As an Electrical Apprentice, you will work under the guidance of experienced journeymen and foremen to gain hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. Your responsibilities will span a wide range of tasks, from conduit installation to reading blueprints, ensuring you develop the skills needed to become a proficient electrician.
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems under the guidance of journeymen and foremen.
Install various types of electrical systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, electrical panels, fire alarms, conveyor systems, lighting fixtures, and power systems.
Install feeder and branch conduit, including EMT, IMC, Rigid PVC, and PVC-coated rigid conduit.
Perform bending, cutting, and threading of conduit in all sizes and types.
Pull branch conduit wire and assist in the installation of underground wiring.
Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
Lift and carry materials on construction sites.
Essential Skills
4000+ logged hours in electrical work.
2+ years of commercial construction experience.
Experience with installing a variety of electrical systems.
Ability to perform bending, cutting, and threading of conduit.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Physical ability to lift and carry materials.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
OSHA 10 Certification.
Apprenticeship Card.
Why Work Here?
We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k with match, PTO and holidays, and a tool allowance. This is an opportunity to develop in the Apprenticeship program and get prepared to become a licensed Journeyman.
Work Environment
You will work in new construction environments for commercial and industrial new builds in West Michigan. You will be working in groups under the supervision of Journeyman Electricians for training and performing electrical installations. The pay scale is based on hours logged, starting from $19 an hour for 4001 - 5000 hours, up to $22.75 an hour for 7001 - 8000 hours. The shift is first (project-based start time) with 0-5 hours of overtime. Required PPE includes steel-toed boots, gloves, a hi-vis vest, and a hard hat.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.75/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
