Job Information
Aerotek Electrician in Richmond, Virginia
Job Title: Electrician Tech
Job Description
An Electrician installs basic electrical equipment and systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. This role involves assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components, and devices associated with electrical equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
Responsibilities
Running rigid (1.5 inch) pipe down to gear box
Wiring 3-way switches
Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components, and devices
Installing and mounting electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors, and components
Performing interlock wiring as required
Testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices
Inspecting installation sites and studying work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures
Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of breakdowns and correct problems
Directing and training workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
Reading contract drawings
Working with Electrical Distribution systems and wiring up to 480V
Installing conduit, wireways, pulling wiring/cables, and terminating cables
Reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and control wiring diagrams
Essential Skills
Experience as a 3rd or 4th-year apprentice electrician (Electrical helper role for the past 3 or 4 years)
Journeyman or Master level with at least 4 years of experience
Commercial background
Experience working with 480 volts
Experience bending and installing rigid 1.5-inch pipe
Ability to perform modifications as needed
Experience wiring
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Electrical Apprentice
Master or Journeyman
Why Work Here?
Employees have the opportunity to enroll in an apprentice program, which is paid out of pocket and reimbursed after completing the program and receiving their Journeyman card. There is also an opportunity to work in the field with per diem on projects/travel. Employees work at the same manufacturing facility every day with minimal weekend work, providing a stable work-life balance. The company is expecting significant growth, offering numerous opportunities for internal promotion.
Work Environment
The work environment is a manufacturing setting where PPE, including a hard hat, safety vest, and safety glasses, is required and provided (except steel-toed boots). The shift schedule is Monday to Thursday from 5:30 am to 4 pm and Friday from 5:30 am to 1:30 pm, allowing for ample overtime opportunities. The facility is modern and well-maintained.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ruther Glen, Virginia.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.