Electrical Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Electrical Maintenance Technician Apprentice to join our maintenance team. This position provides hands-on experience working alongside experienced electricians. Electrical Maintenance Technicians and other maintenance professionals to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing environment.

The Electrical Maintenance Technician Apprentice will develop practical skills in industrial electrical systems while following applicable safety procedures, electrical codes, company standards, and apprenticeship requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in building a long-term career as an Electrical Maintenance Technicians.

Essential Functions:

• Assist Electrical Maintenance Technicians with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment and systems throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Perform electrical work under the direction and supervision of qualified Electrical Maintenance Technicians or other authorized personnel.
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical problems involving manufacturing equipment, motors, control circuits, sensors, switches, and related components.
• Install and maintain conduit, wiring, electrical panels, disconnects, junction boxes, lighting, receptacles, and other electrical components.
• Assist with testing circuits and electrical components using appropriate meters and testing equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Learn the fundamentals of industrial motor controls, including contactors, relays, motor starters, overloads, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Gain exposure to programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial controls, and automated manufacturing equipment as applicable.
• Assist with preventive and predictive maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment and facility electrical systems.
• Identify worn, damaged, or unsafe electrical components and report findings to the appropriate Electrical Maintenance Technicians or supervisor.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, PPE, and other company safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain tools, equipment, electrical parts, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and work performed as required.
• Participate in apprenticeship classroom instruction, technical training, and on-the-job learning as required.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and assist maintenance personnel in restoring production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work cooperatively with production, maintenance, engineering, and other departments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.