Electrician-Apprentice
About The Position
In a training capacity and under the guidance of an OJT monitor/mentor, this role involves inspecting, isolating, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical malfunctions and equipment. The apprentice will maintain and repair electrical systems, test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency, fabricate electrical parts, and participate in the maintenance and operation of electrical tools and equipment. This includes troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems such as electric motors, electric controls, and scales. The apprentice will also test and monitor electrical systems and components, ensure the proper function of electrical safety devices, and install, troubleshoot, and repair new equipment and systems, learning NEC requirements. Responsibilities also include maintaining service and repair records (necessary for MSHA), responding safely to routine and emergency calls, and following blueprints to determine wiring and equipment locations while adhering to building and safety codes. Other duties as assigned by management may also be part of the role.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED equivalency
- Must complete and successfully pass basic skills aptitude testing
- Must participate and complete the 4-year company provided Penn Foster Apprenticeship Program
- Upon contingent offer of employment, must complete and successfully pass all pre-employment requirements (background check, physical, and drug screen)
- Basic technical and electrical knowledge
- Basic computer and MS office suite software knowledge
- Demonstrable teamwork and maturity with a strong work ethic
- Fluency in spoken and written English
Responsibilities
- Inspect, isolate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical malfunctions and equipment using various test instruments.
- Maintain and repair electrical systems.
- Test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
- Fabricate electrical parts.
- Participate in the maintenance and operation of electrical tools and equipment.
- Troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical systems including electric motors, electric controls, scales, and other electric equipment.
- Test & monitor electrical systems, equipment, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
- Ensures the proper function of electrical safety devices.
- Installs, troubleshoots and repairs new equipment and systems, trains and learns requirements for adherence to the NEC requirements.
- Maintains appropriate service and repair records, (records necessary for MSHA).
- Analyze and responds safely and appropriately to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
- Follows blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to conform to the building and safety codes.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- A 401k account with company contribution and matching contribution
- A robust Wellness program with financial rewards
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid holidays and paid vacation time
- Tuition benefits including professional certifications
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
