Heat Pump Electric Apprentice — Path to Journeyman

Forge; Auburndale (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

11 paid company holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Forge is a Newton, MA-based contractor offering a hands-on Electrical Apprentice role focused on heat pump systems. You will wire equipment, run circuits, and upgrade panels while working with licensed electricians to build real technical skill and progress toward a journeyman’s license.

You’ll travel to Metrowest and Eastern Massachusetts job sites daily, enjoy a steady full-time schedule, and participate in structured on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on electrical installation and repair.
• Experience with heating/cooling systems prioritized.
• Ability to read electrical layouts and schematics.
• Willing to perform focused heat pump electrical work.
• Strong teamwork; follow instructions on crew.
• Full-time availability; some after-hours work.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; valid driver's license.
• Pass background check and drug test.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in attics/basements.

Responsibilities

• Install and upgrade electrical components for heat pump installs.
• Support panel changes under licensed electrician.
• Troubleshoot faults under supervision.
• Read layouts, schematics, and submittals.
• Maintain compliance with codes and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with electricians, coordinators, and managers.
• Attend on-the-job training toward journeyman licensure.

Skills

Electrical experience

Read schematics

Teamwork

Full-time availability

Driver's license

Background check & drug test

Education

Massachusetts Electrical Apprentice license progress

Job description

Forge is a Newton, MA-based contractor offering a hands-on Electrical Apprentice role focused on heat pump systems. You will wire equipment, run circuits, and upgrade panels while working with licensed electricians to build real technical skill and progress toward a journeyman’s license.

You’ll travel to Metrowest and Eastern Massachusetts job sites daily, enjoy a steady full-time schedule, and participate in structured on-the-job training.