Electrician Apprentice - 1st Shift

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Wiring Technician/Electrician for our San Antonio, TX plant. This role provides hands-on experience wiring transformers, panels, and devices per engineering drawings with a focus on safety and quality workmanship.

You will work with PLCs and control panels, follow NEC/UL standards, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while supporting plant operations.

Qualifications

• Complete understanding of P&ID on electrical drawings.
• Ability to use hand tools and electrical equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and participate in Continuous Improvement Team.

Responsibilities

• Wire (PLC) transformers, microprocessors, and junction boxes.
• Assemble and wire control panels from drawings.
• Perform conduit layout of unit in accordance with NEC and UL standards.
• Identify and wire all devices on unit.

Skills

P&ID knowledge

Electrical wiring

Hand tools

Safety compliance

Tools

Measuring tape

Conduit tools

Job description

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Summary

Join the Johnson Controls team as a Wiring Technician/Electrician at our San Antonio, TX plant. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands‑on experience in the manufacturing industry. You will be responsible for wiring transformers, panels, and various devices on the unit per engineering drawings safely with quality workmanship, in accordance with Johnson Controls principles, corporate policies, procedures, and plant operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Wire (PLC) transformers, microprocessors, and junction boxes.
• Assemble and wire control panels from drawings.
• Perform conduit layout of unit in accordance with NEC and UL standards.
• Identify and wire all devices on unit.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Lifting 50 lbs. (occasionally), standing (constantly), walking (frequently), bending (frequently), climbing (frequently), crawling (occasionally), reaching (frequently), grasping (frequently), sitting (occasionally), connecting (frequently), pulling (frequently), reading prints (frequently), and exercising judgment (frequently). Must understand and follow safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Vision corrected to 20/20. Handling equipment (frequently).

Environmental Factors

Manufacturing environment – Exposure to noise, dirt, dust, cold/heat (indoor), and cold/heat (outdoor).

Job hazards of working around heavy equipment and machinery.

Tools and Equipment Used

Tape measure, small hand tools, power tools, and drills.

Qualifications

• Possess a complete understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) on electrical drawings as applicable.
• Ability to use hand tools, electrical equipment, and measuring tape.
• Capability to maintain a clean and safe work area and/or equipment as required.
• Active participation in a Continuous Improvement Team is a condition of employment.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments necessitated by business reasons which may affect production/operations to some degree.

Hiring Hourly Rate

$18.50 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package.

The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role.

However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

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