Electrician

VFP, Inc.; Duffield (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

VFP, Inc. is seeking an experienced electrician to install, alter, maintain, and repair electrical systems and fixtures to VFP standards. You will read and interpret blueprints, lead others, and ensure safe, efficient operation in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical codes, safety practices, and the ability to interpret control prints while wiring and testing equipment. You will handle conduit, lighting, transfer switches, and load centers with precision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Must knowledge of electrical codes and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Install, alter, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures according to VFP standards.
• Interpret control prints and hook up all controls.
• Read blueprints with minimal assistance.
• Run conduit, install wireway, wire AC units and install lighting fixtures.
• Mount and hook-up transfer switches and wire generators.
• Install load centers, EVC boxes, and drill holes.
• Climb ladders and maintain clean, safe work area.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Reading blueprints

Electrical codes

Safety awareness

Customer communication

Math skills

Tool handling

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or certificate preferred

Job description

Responsible for the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures according to VFP standards.

• Must possess knowledge of applicable electrical codes
• Must have the ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Must provide working leadership to others in the department
• Must offers suggestions for products, manufacturing procedures, and documentation improvements
• Must interpret control prints and hook-up all controls
• Perform Electrician B job duties when needed
• Must have the ability to read blueprints with minimal assistance
• Must have the ability to run conduit, install wireway, wire AC units and install lighting fixtures
• Must have the ability to mount and hook-up transfer switches and wire generators
• Must have the ability to install load centers, EVC boxes, and drill holes
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must maintain good housekeeping practices to include keeping the work area clean and neat and make sure aisles are clear of equipment, cords, tow motors, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to effectively present information to customers and other employees
• Ability to perform basic mathematical formulas
• Ability to understand and follow instructions given verbally, written, or in diagram form
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the electrical trade and necessary safety precautions
• Skill in the use and care of tools and/or equipment

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED). Associate's degree or Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years