1st Shift Electrician Apprentice

Conagra Brands•Troy, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1st Shift Electrician Apprentice position. The apprenticeship program provides on-the-job training and accompanying study, including classroom work and reading, to train a new generation of practitioners in the trade. Apprentices will work with skilled electricians to install new and service existing electrical systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. The role involves installing power supply wiring and conduit, troubleshooting electrical components, and maintaining and repairing electrical systems. Testing electrical systems and ensuring code compliance are also key aspects of the role. The program is structured over five years, with specific learning objectives for each year, including SAP understanding, NEC codes, print reading, ladder logic, various voltage systems, motors, controllers, VFDs, PLCs, system protection, transformers, data acquisition, feeder bus systems, electrical service equipment, and industrial electrical wiring plans. The apprenticeship requires 4,000 OJT training hours and 100 classroom hours. Local outside resources like Edison Community College are mentioned for further study.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Year 1: General SAP Understanding & Usage, Understanding the NEC Codes, Print Reading & Ladder Logic, Design / Construction Lighting Protection and Site Lighting, 110 / 220 / 480 volt basic Understanding
Year 2: Motors, Controllers and Installation, Basic AC & DC Circuits - how to Install & Protect, Variable Frequency Drives, Programmable Logic Controls
Year 3: System Protection, Circuit Breakers, and Coordination, Transformers and Over Current Protection, Data acquisitions & control systems
Year 4: Feeder Bus Systems, Electrical Service Equipment
Year 5: Industrial Electrical Wiring Plans & Specifications, Construction Plans and Site Work
Must be able to effectively communicate and interpret work instructions and safety rules
Ability to pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug test
Repetitive arm and hand motions during working shift
Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift
Able to lift 40 pounds
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Willing and able to adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Examples of Local Outside Resources: Edison Community College EGR 240S Analytical Troubleshooting ELT 110s Circuits 1 ELT 210S Circuits 2 ELT 131s Industrial Controls ELT 151S PLC ELT 251S Advanced PLC ERG 110S Print Reading & Sketching ELT 121S Electronic Devices ELT 141S Digital Electronics CIT 214S Networking Essentials CIT 2225 Introduction to Programming

Responsibilities

Work with skilled electricians to install new and service existing electrical systems, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment
Installing power supply wiring and conduit
Troubleshooting electrical components
Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems
Testing electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices to ensure compatibility and safety of system
Ensuring code compliance of electrical installations