Electrical Apprentice

The Apprentice Electrician position is active in a licensed program and assists with projects for the installation and repair of electrical power for motors, control panels and machines. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with installation of electrical wiring for motors and controls.
• Work alongside mechanics wiring conveyor sections.
• Inspect, repair or replace, any Electrical safety hazard.
• Write PCL programming, HMI programming.
• Inventory electrical parts to be shipped to customer sites.
• Assist Panel build (internal) department with electrical installation and testing to control panels.
• Maintains safe wiring practices per National Electrical Code 70E and Control Panel construction per Underwriters Laboratory Code 508.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 0-4 years of trade experience.
• Acceptance into State Licensed Apprenticeship program.
• Required to take online Electrical Apprentice courses online - approximately 5 classes per year.
• Proficient with various software packages such as MS Office, AutoCAD, EPICOR or other ERP software.
• Ability to assist in electrical projects with up to 480vac, 3 phase a/c, wiring motors and machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints, interpret electrical schematics.
• Ability to assist with electrical volt and amp meters, various hand tools

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Bending, lifting, twisting, crawling for extended periods of time.
• Work on the floor under equipment.
• Ability to move 75 pounds – Apprentice/Journeyman.
• Exposure to High/Low voltage environments.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Ladders.
• Vision must be 20/20 or corrected to allow for reading of prints and wire numbers.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 75%

Professional Certifications:

• Pursuing State Licensed Apprentice

Core Principles:

Unwavering Integrity

We refuse to compromise our ethics and high professional standards in order to achieve desired outcomes.

-         We do what is right.

-         We treat others the way we wish to be treated.

-         We do nothing to betray a confidence, stretch the truth, or mislead others.

-         If we are unable to honor a commitment we promptly inform those affected.

-         We accept responsibility and apologize if we erode trust.

-         Our words are constructive, respectful, and supportive of others and our company.

-         We freely share ideas and opinions, and deal with differences professionally. 

-         We do not compromise the safety or well-being of others or ourselves.

Servant’s Heart

We possess a never-ending desire to serve and support others.

-         We understand that our work must satisfy our customer’s expectations for quality and value.

-         We are polite, respectful, and show great consideration for others time and needs.

-         Every opportunity to serve a customer is met with our can-do attitude, empathy, and humility.

-         We seek first to understand before attempting to be understood.

-         We provide timely responses to customer requests.

-         Our friendliness and initiative make it easy for customers to work with us.

-         With great urgency we take definitive action to remedy unmet expectations.

-         We look for ways at every turn to exceed customer expectations.

Ownership Spirit

Our passion for employee ownership is demonstrated in everything we do.

-         We put forth the time and energy it takes to get a job done right.

-         We are collaborative team players who are highly relational and results driven.

-         We trust that employee owners have the customers’ and companies’ best interest in mind, so we focus on solutions rather than blame.

-         We make positive impressions through our professional appearance and conduct, attention to detail, and communication.

-         We are proud ambassadors of our products, services, and company.

-         Our attitude and actions help nurture a welcoming culture of inclusion, unity, and cooperation.

-         We are highly adaptable when faced with changing situations, conditions or complex problems.

-         We treat company resources as if they were our own.

Continuous Innovation and Improvement

We challenge the status quo and strive for excellence in all our work.

-         We proactively initiate improvements in our know-how, products, services, safety, and processes.

-         We innovate through technology and process development to create differentiated value and customer experiences.

-         We engage in constant learning to improve our skills and understanding of our business.

-         We tenaciously identify and drive out waste.

-         When identifying problems we ask what we ourselves can do to improve the situation.

-         We share relevant learning with those who need to know.

-         We are relentless in our efforts to create and sustain organized work areas and process.

-         We initiate and embrace change for the opportunity it may present.

Job Specific:

• Problem Solving - Able to solve problems using logic, judgment and data to determine effective solutions.
• Analytical Thinking - Able to analyze problems by considering alternatives, followed by the systematic rejection of unacceptable alternatives.
• Project Management - Designs, implements and manages projects and the related resources to successful completion.
• Technical Skills and Learning - Able to learn and integrate new technical skills and knowledge. Maintains current knowledge in field of expertise.
• Care and Use of Equipment - Able to perform all maintenance and operation checks of job related equipment, and able to care for the organization's property.
• Continuous Learning - Actively investigates new perspectives and opportunities and pursues training and development opportunities.