Electrical Apprentice 4

Lee Contracting; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

Short‑term disability & life insurance

Safety bonus program

Stock ownership plan

Work travel incentive

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting in Pontiac, MI is seeking to fill an Electrical Apprentice role to support industrial electrical projects on-site. You will assist the Electrical Foreman, perform conduit work, wire pulling, and use standard testing equipment while following safety protocols.

This apprenticeship offers comprehensive training, opportunities to progress, and involvement in a range of electrical tasks including switchboards, busway systems, and rigging.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of electrical experience (Residential/Commercial/Industrial).
• State of Michigan Registered Electrical Apprentice License.
• Participation in employer-sponsored DOL electrical apprenticeship through SEMCA.
• Ability to troubleshoot Lighting Control Systems.
• Able to install Switchboards.
• Knowledge of Testing Equipment.
• Conduit sizing and conduit fill.
• Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting switchboards and switchgears to ensure power distribution.
• Install and maintain busway systems for industrial/commercial applications.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Electrical Foreman on the completion of industrial electrical projects.
• Bend conduit, pull wire, and utilize standard electrical testing equipment.
• Take continuous direction from Electrical Foreman.
• Support other apprentices, journeyman, and foremen on various projects.
• Follow instructions from foremen and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized.
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards.
• Fuel and wash department vehicles.
• Gain essential carpentry skills to progress within the electrical department.

Skills

Electrical installation

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Electrical Apprentice License (MI)

Tools

Aerial Lift

Forklift

DOT/Medical certificate

Trailer loading

Telehandler

Meter usage

Meggers

Job description

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee‑owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee‑owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

We Are Proud To Offer Our Employees

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short‑Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

Responsibilities

• Aid the Electrical Foreman on the completion of industrial electrical projects
• Bend conduit, pull wire, and utilize standard electrical testing equipment
• Take continuous direction from Electrical Foreman
• Support other apprentices, journeyman, and foremen on various projects.
• Follow instructions from foremen and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Keep the job site clean and well‑organized.
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Fuel and wash department vehicles
• Gain essential carpentry skills to progress within the electrical department.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of previous electrical (Residential/Commercial/Industrial experience)
• State of Michigan Registered Electrical Apprentice License
• Participate in our employer sponsored DOL electrical apprenticeship through SEMCA.
• Troubleshoot Lighting Control Systems
• Able to install Switchboards
• Knowledge of Testing Equipment
• Conduit sizing and conduit fill
• Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting switchboards and switchgears to ensure efficient power distribution and system reliability.
• Install and maintain busway systems, ensuring flexible and reliable power distribution for industrial and commercial applications.
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications
• Blueprint reading
• Arc flash training
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Ability to take direction
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Requirements

• Job layout
• Pipe bending skills

Equipment & Tool Experience

• Aerial -lift Operation - Boom & Scissor Lift
• Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000#
• Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT Physical
• Trailer Loading and Securing of Material
• Telehandler
• Meter usage
• Meggers

Rigging Requirements

• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Use & recognize limitations of chains, synthetic, metal mesh and wire rope slings
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning
• Calculate load weights
• Rigger 2 training – trains on above

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
• Work in permit & non‑permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.