Electrical Apprentice

RI

Electrical Apprentice

Patuxent River, MD +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary

    Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Primary duties of this position consist of installing components and wiring of low and medium voltage switchgear according to electrical drawings, diagrams and specifications.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring and equipment.
    • Interpret blueprints, electrical diagrams and technical documents to plan wiring layouts.
    • Measure, cut, and install wires using hand tools and measuring instruments.
    • Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components, ensuring proper electrical connections.
    • Conduct tests on wiring to ensure proper functionality and troubleshooting any issues that arise during installation.
    • Inspect, clean and repair as needed electrical systems, equipment, and components to prepare for installation.
    • Ensure all work complies with relevant safety standards.
    • All other duties assigned.

    METRICS

    Wire Technicians are expected to maintain assigned schedules for project completions set forth by operations manager, department supervisor and customers.
    Ensure work area remains tidy.
    Quality of work, accuracy and appearance to CBS standard is required.
    Maintains records of all work performed including images of initial product or requirement received and throughout the project.

    **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE **

    High school or equivalent GED certification.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Deadline and detail oriented is a must.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Be a critical thinker.
    • Ability to multi-task and work at fast pace.
    • Experience with hand/power tools.
    • Ability to read electrical schematics and layout drawings.
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment as part of a team or individually.
    • Able to work and collaborate with other shop technicians and fabricators to achieve objectives or create improvements to processes and procedures.
    • Able to maintain confidential information

    **PHYSICAL DEMANDS **

    • Occasional sitting, reaching/working overhead, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
    • Frequent walking
    • Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion
    • Lifting requirements include frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and continuous lifting of up to 25 pounds

    WORK SCHEDULE

    Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. You are required to be at your workstation from the start of your shift to the completion of your shift Monday thru Friday.

    Required Skills

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    Bachelors with minimum 6 years experience or equivalent relevant work experience.

  • Locations
    Washington DC, • Patuxent River, MD