Electrician

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation seeks a skilled Electrician to perform electrical work, read schematics, and support related tasks in shipyard environments. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance with OSHA and company standards.

Expected to have at least 3 years of electrical experience and a high school diploma, with duties ranging from wiring installations to troubleshooting and alignment with production schedules. This is a full-time, on-site position in Boston, MA.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Determine material needs and communicate requests to the supervisor
• Provide technical assistance as needed
• Read and interpret basic blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Perform electrical work as assigned
• Set up, operate, and assist in troubleshooting electrical equipment
• Complete equipment hook-ups and installations under direction
• Support the Craft Manager with scheduling, planning, and workload evaluation as needed
• Comply with the Company's Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Effective communication

Math basics

Technical reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary Range

Job Title

Electrician

Job Summary

The Electrician is responsible for performing electrical work and supporting related tasks as directed. This role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow and promote all company and OSHA safety standards
• Ensure safe work practices are consistently maintained

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine material needs and communicate requests to the supervisor
• Provide technical assistance as needed
• Read and interpret basic blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Perform electrical work as assigned
• Set up, operate, and assist in troubleshooting electrical equipment
• Complete equipment hook-ups and installations under direction
• Support the Craft Manager with scheduling, planning, and workload evaluation as needed
• Comply with the Company's Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of electrical experience
• High School Diploma or GED required

Communication

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and others

Language

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, manuals, schedules, and regulations
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Mathematical Skills

• Basic math skills including percentages, measurements, and calculations
• Understanding of basic algebra and geometry

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and work with limited standardization
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions

Certifications/Licenses

• None required

Physical Demands

• Ability to work throughout vessels, piers, docks, and shipyard environments
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Frequent use of hands and arms for handling equipment
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception
• May be required to operate a high-reach lift after training

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
• May be exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and elevated work areas
• Noise levels are typically loud in shipyard settings and moderate in office areas
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions