Electrical Apprentice

Libbey•Toledo, OH

23d•Onsite

About The Position

An Electrical Apprentice is an entry-level maintenance position that combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to become an industrial electrician. The apprenticeship program consists of 8000 combined hours of on-the-job training & classroom instruction (prior schooling will be appropriately credited). The role starts at $29.88 per hour, with increases every 1,000 hours successfully completed. You will work full time Monday-Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm and attend school in the evening, which is considered paid time. Libbey has partnered with Owen’s Community College for school coursework. This schedule integrates practical work experience with formal education.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.
Successfully pass Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) – this requires a high mechanical aptitude
Provide a written recommendation from an accredited trade school sponsor or prior supervisor
Provide 2 (two) completed trade school instructor or supervisor assessments (Libbey will provide you an assessment template if you are selected for an interview)
Be able to follow directions and act on instructions from supervisory staff
Possess capable problem-solving and analytical skills
Be willing to work in a manufacturing environment (noise, high temperature, dust)
Successfully pass pre-employment tests (background check, drug screen, physical, and respirator test)
Physical fitness and stamina to stoop, crawl, climb, bend, and lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Learn how to safely work on a variety of voltages
Comply with all safety requirements set forth by the Environmental Health & Safety Department
Install conduit and wiring for lighting, power circuits, and power control equipment
Install wiring, motors, drives, and new shop equipment per prints and instructions
Work collaboratively on construction and rebuild projects
Troubleshoot and repair various types of electrical equipment (motors, controls, transformers, electrical instruments, electronic equipment, etc.)
Ensure continuous operation of all electrical equipment by learning how to properly do preventative maintenance on equipment
Build skills to troubleshoot, analyze and locate source of electrical trouble with a minimum delay
Identify locations of sprinkler valve controls and be responsible, in case of fire, for cutting off electrical equipment endangered by the fire
Monitor plant systems, including but not limited to compressors and their associated controls, boilers, fire systems, substations, generators, etc.