Electrician - Austin Industrial (Lincolnton, NC)

Austin Careers•Lincolnton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Electrician for a project in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The role involves assembling, installing, testing, diagnosing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand and power tools. The position pays $30 per hour and provides $100 per diem for each day worked. The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts per week. The project is scheduled to end December 31, 2026. The Electrician plans and installs electrical layouts according to job specifications and local codes; inspects systems for hazards, defects, and needed repairs; tests circuits and equipment for safety and compatibility; and uses plans, sketches, and blueprints to ensure work conforms to building and safety codes. The role may also involve directing and training workers, maintaining records, preparing reports and estimates, and ordering supplies and equipment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. No minimum education is required. A driver’s license and 3–5 years of journeyman-level experience are required.

Requirements

Driver’s license.
3–5 years of journeyman-level experience.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components for hazards, defects, necessary adjustments or repairs, and code compliance.
Advise management when continued equipment operation could be hazardous.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Maintain a current electrician’s license or identification card to meet state regulations.
Plan electrical wiring, equipment, and fixture layouts and installations based on job specifications and local codes.
Direct and train workers installing, maintaining, or repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to locate wiring and equipment and ensure compliance with building and safety codes.
Use power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment such as motors.
Maintain records and files, prepare reports, and order supplies and equipment.
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures using hand and power tools.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Place conduit inside partitions, walls, or other concealed areas and pull insulated wires or cables through it to complete circuits.
Construct and fabricate parts using hand tools and specifications.
Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
Perform physically demanding tasks such as digging trenches for conduit and moving or lifting heavy objects.
Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
Assist during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles.
Perform other duties as assigned.