The Apprentice Electrician position is active in a licensed program and assists with projects for the installation and repair of electrical power for motors, control panels and machines.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist with installation of electrical wiring for motors and controls.
- Work alongside mechanics wiring conveyor sections.
- Inspect, repair or replace, any Electrical safety hazard.
- Write PCL programming, HMI programming.
- Inventory electrical parts to be shipped to customer sites.
- Assist Panel build (internal) department with electrical installation and testing of control panels.
- Maintains safe wiring practices per National Electrical Code 70E and Control Panel construction per Underwriters Laboratory Code 508.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- 0-4 years of trade experience.
- Acceptance into State Licensed Apprenticeship program.
- Required to take online Electrical Apprentice courses online - approximately 5 classes per year.
- Proficient with various software packages such as MS Office, AutoCAD, EPICOR or other ERP software.
- Ability to assist in electrical projects with up to 480vac, 3 phase a/c, wiring motors and machinery.
- Ability to read blueprints and interpret electrical schematics.
- Ability to assist with electrical volt and amp meters, various hand tools.
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Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
- Bending, lifting, twisting, and crawling for extended periods of time.
- Work on the floor under equipment.
- Ability to move 75 +pounds – Apprentice/Journeyman.
- Exposure to High/Low voltage environments.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Ladders.
- Vision must be 20/20 or corrected to allow for reading of prints and wire numbers.
Travel Requirements:
Professional Certifications:
- Pursuing State Licensed Apprentice.
Job Specific:
- Problem Solving - Able to solve problems using logic, judgment and data to determine effective solutions.
- Analytical Thinking - Able to analyze problems by considering alternatives, followed by the systematic rejection of unacceptable alternatives.
- Project Management - Designs, implements and manages projects and the related resources to successful completion.
- Technical Skills and Learning - Able to learn and integrate new technical skills and knowledge. Maintains current knowledge in field of expertise.
- Care and Use of Equipment - Able to perform all maintenance and operation checks of job related equipment, and able to care for the organization's property.
- Continuous Learning - Actively investigates new perspectives and opportunities and pursues training and development opportunities.
