Apprentice Electrician

Central States Industrial (CSI); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Central States Industrial (CSI) seeks an Apprentice Electrician in Springfield, MO to install electrical systems for processing skids in the food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. You will work with Engineering and Project Managers on scope and design changes, support shop crews, and manage multiple projects with some outside subcontractors.

Strong communication and customer-service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year of journey-level electrical experience.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical for processing skids in food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Meet with Engineering and Project Managers to assist with scope and design changes.
• Support shop crews and coordinate multiple projects, including occasional outside subcontractors.
• Maintain clear written and verbal communication with coworkers, customers and vendors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

People skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Tools

Word processing

Excel

Database

Job description

CSI is looking to hire an analytical and people-oriented individual for the Apprentice Electrician position. You will be responsible for installing electrical for food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing skids. This includes meeting with Engineering and Project Managers in assisting with change of scope and design of projects as well as assistance and support of shop crews. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and occasionally outside subcontractors. This position requires excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills for corresponding with co-workers as well as external customers and vendors.

About CSI

CSI provides state-of-the-art stainless-steel process equipment and service for the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. We are a growing company with a passion for providing superior customer service. Our work environment is rooted in respect, teamwork, continual learning, and growth… with a large dose of community and fun! We believe our employees are our greatest resource which is why we are committed to investing in our team. We offer a wide range of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off, retirement planning and continuing education support. We also enjoy hosting company luncheons, casual Fridays, a wellness program and providing opportunities for volunteering in local community charitable events!

Salary: $18 - $28 per hour, depending on experience.

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• +1 or more years of recent, full-time, paid, journey-level experience in the electrical trade
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and/or database

Experience

• Industrial electrical installation of conduit and wiring up to 480V 3-phase, including;
  • PLC control system wiring -
  • Discrete, analog, AS-I, Devicenet and Profibus.
  • VFD’s and 480V 3-phase motors.
  • Installation of conduit and wiring in hazardous classified locations.
• Computer proficiency

This position requires constant bending, kneeling, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 75 pounds with assistance. Visual acuity is required to perform work using close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Persons in this position may be exposed to temperature extremes both hot and cold, dust, and noise and will work with various power tools. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, such as gloves, safety glasses, harness, steel toe shoes, and other safety devices as requires by the customer.

The normal work schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, and weekly overtime is not uncommon. Due to the nature of our production requirements, work hours may fluctuate up and down during the week. The potential for additional overtime hours on Saturday and/or Sunday may occasionally be requested or required. Overtime is not guaranteed.

CSI has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or individuals with disability. U.S. federal law requires completion of employment eligibility verification upon hire. CSI participates in E-Verify. Must have the right to work in the United States.