Electrical Technician / Helper

Apprentice Electrician Job Description, Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

The successful candidate vying for the post of apprentice electrician will work under the supervision of an electrician, and will be expected to perform the following duties, tasks, and responsibilities shown in the job description example below:

• Reads, interprets, and executes drawings, schematics, blueprints, and electrical code specifications to see layout of commercial electrical equipment installations
• Tests electrical and equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance
• Installs, repairs, or replaces AC/DC motors and drives, transformers, motors, starters, relays, and electrical controls
• Installs repairs, or replaces electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting, and alternative electrical parts
• Do preventive maintenance and testing of electrical systems (including power distribution equipment)
• Installs electrical circuits, as well as panels, conduit, protecting devices, switches, and equipment required to accommodate the NEC
• Works on electrical failures and replaces components wherever production time is often affected
• Corrects connections and wiring on equipment controls wherever incorrect applications may cause harm and dangerous conditions
• Conducts preventive and maintenance programs, and also keeps maintenance records
• May install, maintain, and calibrate industrial equipment and connected devices
• Complies with standards and procedures of industry, Safety Manual, and abide by safety rules.

Requirements – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Needed for the Apprentice Electrician Position

Here are important attributes, including knowledge, skills, and abilities individuals aspiring to work as an apprentice electrician at MR Braz and Assoc.

• Must be third, or fourth year apprentice electrician
• Must be able to browse electrical schematics, diagrams, and blueprints
• Must possess communication skills, self-supervision, and respect for safety needs
• Must possess team spirit, and be able to work closely with maintenance, production, and engineering, and out of doors services
• Must be ready to do overtime work if the need arises
• Must have a versatile work schedule – shift work
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must have valid drivers’ license
• Must possess own transportation as most locations aren’t accessible with public transportation
• Must pass initial drug test.