Maintenance - Apprentice Electrician

Lakeside Book • Willard, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Electrician troubleshoots, repairs, installs, modifies, tests, and maintains electrical and electronic circuits, systems, components, and controls for building and manufacturing equipment. Work must follow the National Electrical Code, Local Electrical Code, schematic diagrams, manufacturers’ manuals, and specifications. The role uses computers, technical support resources, electrical and electronic test equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

This position is based in Willard, Ohio, and follows a three-shift rotation that changes every six weeks: 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and 11 p.m.–7 a.m. Weekends and daily overtime may be required. The apprentice must participate in and complete a four-year apprenticeship program, including required college coursework, and pass the apprentice testing process. Successful candidates must sign an apprentice agreement covering attendance, completion, and passing of required courses.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the installation and operation of fixtures, wiring, and controls such as light switches, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, and outlets.
• Ability to read and follow wiring diagrams identifying wiring, fixtures, controls, fittings, and equipment.
• Ability to remove and replace fixtures and controls and perform repairs such as tightening connections, insulating exposed wiring, and soldering loose wire leads.
• Ability to rearrange or install outlets, relays, switches, and light fixtures in existing systems and test circuits after repairs or installations.
• Ability to measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit to specified lengths and angles.
• Skill using hand tools and portable power tools, including screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, wire strippers, drills, and soldering irons.
• Willingness to work required daily and weekend overtime as needed in a three-shift operation.
• Reliable transportation to and from Fremont, Ohio.
• Ability to meet minimum requirements for college coursework qualifications.
• Ability to participate in and complete a four-year apprenticeship program, including required college courses.
• Must sit for and pass the apprentice testing process.
• Ability to work alone and take proactive action toward goals.
• Ability to learn and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Ability to gather information and accurately identify the causes of work-process problems in a timely manner.
• Basic computer skills using Google, Word, and Access to support IT service on off shifts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with machine operators, machinists, engineers, and supervisors, and to understand written or graphic information.
• Must sign an apprentice agreement requiring attendance, completion, and passing of required courses.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of manual or power conduit benders and threaders.
• Knowledge of a limited variety of test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, modify, test, and maintain electrical and electronic circuits, systems, components, and controls for building and manufacturing equipment.
• Install, modify, and repair electrical and electronic systems, apparatus, components, and controls for new and existing building and manufacturing equipment in accordance with applicable codes, diagrams, manuals, and specifications.
• Use computers, internet access, telephone support, email, electrical and electronic test equipment, hand tools, and power tools to perform job functions.
• Participate in and complete the four-year apprenticeship program and required college courses to become a certified electrician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed