Electrical Apprentice 1 Installation

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Dematic is hiring a travel-ready electrical apprentice for its apprenticeship program. The role provides hands-on experience with conveyor systems, including layout and component pre-assembly, installation of platforms, conveyors, guard rails, and air piping systems. Apprentices receive mentorship and training from journeyman electricians while combining on-the-job learning with required classroom instruction. The position involves extensive travel across the continental United States and offers career advancement as apprentices progress through the program and meet on-the-job learning (OJL) objectives. The apprentice performs duties as a first- or second-year apprentice under the Dematic Apprenticeship Agreement, follows safety and employer rules, takes direction from an assigned journeyman electrician, completes required training and OJL objectives, and maintains work-experience records. The stated estimated base pay range is $34,000–$64,000; final compensation depends on factors including work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

Willingness to travel 100% within the continental United States.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and comprehend engineered drawings.
High degree of safety awareness.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Good communication skills and willingness to take direction.
Ability to push, pull, squat, crawl, and walk around large construction sites in various climates and environments.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or specialized training.
Some computer experience, including basic emailing, spreadsheet input, and report input.

Responsibilities

Learn and perform the duties of a first- or second-year apprentice as outlined in the OJL of the Dematic Apprenticeship Agreement.
Learn and abide by all safety and employer rules.
Follow specific direction from the assigned journeyman electrician.
Perform work to the standards set forth in the Dematic Electrical Apprenticeship Standards.
Attend and satisfactorily complete required classroom training.
Satisfactorily complete OJL objectives outlined in the Dematic Apprenticeship Agreement.
Maintain and submit work-experience records of OJL.
Perform work involving conveyor system layout, component pre-assembly, header steel installation, platform and structural steel erection, conveyor installation, guard rail and rack installation, air piping installation, and detailing and run-in of installed equipment.
Travel extensively for long periods within the continental United States.