Industrial Electrician Apprentice

Viewpoint, Inc.; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking an assistant for electrical work to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of power generation and distribution equipment at sites across the United States. You will assist electricians, gather tools, and support installation tasks at job sites.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and reliability. Training will cover safety practices and standard procedures used in electrical construction environments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have electrical experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
• Gather tools and supplies to be used at work site, according to instructions.
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using ruler and hand tools.
• Drill holes for wiring, using power drill, and pull or push wiring through opening.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using knowledge of wiring and test meter.
• Assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors.
• Perform minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches, using hand tools.
• Maintain tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
• Dig trenches, place shoring, and lowers tools and materials to workers in excavations and vaults.
• Position reels of electric cable alongside trench or manhole, and guide cable as it is pulled into ducts to prevent damage to lead sheath.
• Break up concrete to facilitate installation or repair of equipment, using an air hammer.
• Rig scaffolds and hoists, and help move heavy machine parts to assist in assembly and repair of generators, converters, switchgear, and related equipment at generating station or substation, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical experience

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

9" Side Cutters

440 Channel locks

Tool Box or bags

Hack Saw and Blade

Flat Head Screw Drivers

Phillips Head Screw Drivers

9" Level

8" Crescent Wrench

10" Crescent Wrench

Leather Gloves

Tape Measure

Hammer

Working Flash Light

Pad and Pencil

Job description

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking an assistant for electrical work to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of power generation and distribution equipment at sites across the United States. You will assist electricians, gather tools, and support installation tasks at job sites.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and reliability. Training will cover safety practices and standard procedures used in electrical construction environments.