Industrial Electrical Maintenance Apprentice Hands-On

Assistance Technique Internationale; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistance Technique Internationale is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician Apprentice to join our manufacturing maintenance team. This role provides hands-on experience alongside licensed electricians, performing installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems in a manufacturing setting.

You will learn industrial motor controls, PLCs, and automated equipment, while following safety procedures and contributing to team efforts to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass Ramsay Pre-Apprentice Test.
• Vocational HS degree in Electrical Maintenance or related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of electrical principles preferred.
• Previous manufacturing or maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn electrical troubleshooting and industrial maintenance practices.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters and other maintenance equipment with training.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, safety procedures, drawings and technical documentation.
• Dependable, safety-conscious and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Electrical Maintenance Technicians with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment and systems.
• Perform electrical work under supervision of qualified personnel.
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical problems in manufacturing equipment.
• Install and maintain conduit, wiring, panels, disconnects, lighting, and related components.
• Test circuits and components using meters and testing equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and manuals.
• Learn industrial motor controls and VFDs; gain exposure to PLCs and automation.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections and repairs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Documentation

Classroom training readiness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational HS in Electrical Maintenance

Job description

Assistance Technique Internationale is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician Apprentice to join our manufacturing maintenance team. This role provides hands-on experience alongside licensed electricians, performing installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems in a manufacturing setting.

You will learn industrial motor controls, PLCs, and automated equipment, while following safety procedures and contributing to team efforts to minimize downtime.