Electrician Apprentice

Serve-Electric; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

In-house Apprenticeship Program

Job summary

Serve-Electric in Kentwood, MI is hiring an Industrial Electrician with 6+ months of hands-on electrical experience. You will primarily build and wire electrical panels for a large Ohio project and will have access to in-house apprenticeship programs to advance your skills.

The role requires travel to Ohio for the first 1-4 months (60-hour weeks). We offer competitive pay, full benefits, PTO, a 401(k) with matching, and a safety-first culture with training support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months hands-on electrical experience in commercial/industrial settings.
• Willingness to travel to Ohio for the first 1-4 months (60-hour weeks).
• Able to lift 50 lbs and read/interpret electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical panels for a large-scale project in Ohio.
• Read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
• Assist with electrical work on industrial job sites.
• Uphold job site safety standards (PPE, OSHA, NEC).

Skills

Electrical panel building

Reading wiring diagrams

Electrical fundamentals

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Tools

Conduit bending tools

Job description

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Manual Labor Kentwood, MI, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1030

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN (6+ MONTHS EXPERIENCE)

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This role will primarily consist of panel building. We're looking for people early in their career with at least 6 months of relevant hands-on experience, commercial or industrial electrical background preferred, but we're also open to those with panel wiring experience, machine operators, or technicians looking to enter the trade. You don't need to be enrolled in an apprenticeship program to apply. If you're motivated, reliable, and ready to learn, we'll help you grow. We offer an in-house apprenticeship program and may provide bootcamp-style training to help you work toward your apprenticeship card.

This position will require travel to Ohio for the first 1-4 months to support a project (60-hour work weeks).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay based on your experience and level, with a clear path upward
• Full Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and HSA
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with matching
• Safety-First Culture: Safety Equipment & Uniforms Provided
• Real Growth Paths: this role is designed to grow with you
• In-House Apprenticeship Program: structured development, including support to work toward your apprenticeship card and licensure

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Building and wiring electrical panels, primarily for an initial assignment on a large-scale project in Ohio
• Learning to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and specifications
• Assisting with electrical work on industrial job sites
• Learning to read and interpret blueprints, rough sketches, plans, and specifications
• Assisting with wiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
• Working alongside experienced electricians on lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards
• Measuring, threading, bending, and running EMT and rigid conduit
• Supporting the team with tooling and material needs on the job
• Upholding job site safety standards (PPE, OSHA, NEC)
• Communicating clearly with the team and service manager
• Showing up ready to learn and take direction

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• Minimum 6 months of relevant hands-on experience: commercial/industrial electrical, panel wiring, machine operation, or technician background all considered
• Basic understanding of electrical fundamentals
• Willingness to learn panel building, 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
• Comfortable working under supervision and taking direction
• Reliable, hardworking, and eager to grow in the trade
• Willing and able to travel to Ohio for the first 1-4 months of employment (60-hour weeks)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license

READY TO GROW WITH US?

If you're ready to build a career in the electrical trade with a team that will invest in your growth, we want to hear from you!