Electrical Apprentice

ACS Manufacturing, LLC; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

ACS Manufacturing, LLC is seeking an Electrical Apprentice to assist with installing electrical components in equipment enclosures. You will work under the supervision of licensed electricians and gain hands-on experience in wiring, testing, and assembly.

Position requires basic math, read a tape measure, and use of electrical hand tools. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend conduit, and follow safety regulations on industrial sites.

Qualifications

• Basic safety knowledge and ability to read a tape measure.
• Knowledge of electrical materials (boxes, conduit, fittings, fasteners, wire).
• Ability to bend conduit (1/2" to 3/4").

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembly, installation, wiring and testing of electrical equipment.
• Connect wiring and equipment per code and job specs; assist with conduit bending.
• Support electricians; perform basic test procedures and keep area clean.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Hand tool use

Electrical materials knowledge

Conduit bending (various sizes)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Job description

Job Summary: The Electrical Apprentice helps install electrical components within equipment enclosures. Works under the supervision of electricians.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Responsible assisting with assembly, installation, wiring and testing of electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of basic electrical materials (C-boxes, conduit, fittings, wire size, and fasteners)
• Helps connects wiring and equipment as per code and job specifications.
• Conduit bending, pulling wire, and hanging.
• Assist with installing light fixtures and switches.
• Good working knowledge of hand tools
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrates good listening skills.
• General cleaning in the area
• Obey the safety standards of ACS and follow local, state, and federal regulations.
• Responsible for any other tasks that may arise, at any time.

Work Environmental & Physical Demand

• May stand for long periods of up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. repetitively, as well as frequent twisting and bending, to meet fast paced work demands.
• Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights (ladders, skyjacks and top of enclosures) and extreme temperatures. May work inside or outside to complete work assignments. Position requires exposure to dust and dirt.
• Follow safety standards in working with multiple services, tools, and equipment.

Electrical Apprentice I Minimum Requirements/Experience

• Basic safety knowledge.
• Basic math skills/ability to read a tape measure.
• Electrical hand tool knowledge/use.
• Basic Knowledge of electrical materials (boxes, conduit, fittings, fasteners, wire, and devices).
• Ability to bend conduit (3/4" and 1/2").

Electrical Apprentice II Minimum Requirements/Experience

• Electrical theory one knowledge (voltage, amperage, grounding, and wire size)
• Basic applied trade math knowledge
• Ability to read basic electrical blueprint symbols (plug, switch, and lights)
• Knowledge of electrical terms and definitions
• Ability to terminate devices correctly (plugs, switches, lights, and joints)
• Ability to bend conduit (1/2" to 1").

Electrical Apprentice III Minimum Requirements/Experience

• Electrical theory two knowledge (voltages, 1/0-1 phase, 3/0-3 phase, and XMFR’s).
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Basic NEC Electrical code knowledge
• Overcurrent protection devices knowledge (breakers, fuses, disconnects, and panels).
• Ability to terminate and phase electrical equipment (panels, breakers, and disconnects).
• Ability to bend conduit (1/2" to 1-1/4").

Electrical Apprentice IV Minimum Requirements/Experience

• Electrical theory three knowledge (conductor ampacity, nominal voltages 120/208 & 277/480, XMFR’s, grounding & bonding applications, and voltage calculations).
• Electrical code and electrical installation knowledge
• Able to identify electrical 1-line equipment distribution diagrams.
• Able to read, interpret, and execute blueprint drawings (branch circuit routing of power and lighting circuits).
• Knowledge of lighting systems, basic fire alarm, voice & data.
• Ability to bend conduit (1/2" to 4").

Management may override electrical apprentice level.

Other Minimum Requirements/Experience

• Must have at least 1 year of experience on commercial or industrial electrical projects
• Must have own tools.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check for employment.

Required Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Electrical Apprentice license preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Do you have at least one year of experience working on commercial or industrial electrical projects?
• Do you own a basic set of electrical hand tools?
• Can you read and use a tape measure?
• Can you identify common electrical materials (e.g., boxes, conduit, fittings, fasteners, and wire types)?
• Have you had experience bending conduit?

Shift availability

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person