It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Amteck is currently looking to hire Electricians for our service team in Ashland, KY . We offer long-term opportunities as well as steady work, benefits and a 401K. We are looking for people who are interested in working with a company that promotes growth and longevity within the trade. You will have the ability to diversify your electrical skill set with being able to learn others within Amteck. We have training for low voltage, fire alarm, controls, and instrumentation among other skill sets. Apply today to learn more about the opportunity! Requirements include but aren't limited to the following: 5+ years of electrical experience on commercial or industrial sites Ability to install conduit, wire and cable systems as required Ability to read and interpret blueprints Ability to install and terminate panels, switchboards and other electrical equipment Ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs on faulty circuits, equipment or systems OSHA10 preferred but not required In 1977 Amteck was founded in Central Kentucky with the belief that growth only comes by listening and responding to both clients and employees. Four decades later, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contracting firm to a national leader in the design/build support electrical contracting industry. Amteck specializes in facility growth expansion initiatives of companies that operate in the manufacturing, industrial, process, food, and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, distribution facilities, and commercial and institutional sectors. The number one goal is the Safety of our Employees and maintaining our culture and core values: THE AMTECK WAY – SAFETY, QUALITY, & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
See More Details >>• JOB SUMMARY • Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. • DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers. • Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment. • Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables. Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards. • Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers to diagnose malfunction. • Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices. Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors. • Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit and electrical apparatus in buildings. • Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. • EDUCATION/LICENSE/ CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Minimum requirement: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) • Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent experience and/or training • Six months to one year related experience and/or training • Current driver’s license • State of Kentucky Electrician’s license • Preferred qualifications: • WORKING ENVIRONMENT • Constantly works near moving mechanical parts. • Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. • Frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. • Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. • Frequently exposed to a risk of electrical shock. • PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Constantly required to move about throughout the department and facility. • Constantly required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices. • Occasionally required to operate a computer and other equipment. • Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
See More Details >>Amteck is seeking an Electrical Foreman to fill a need with our Ashland, KY Service Department. The Foreman Electrician works under the guidance of a senior level Foreman or Superintendent and will oversee the direct work of a crew of Helpers, Apprentices, and Journeyman electricians. Foreman electricians routinely perform installation, alteration and/or repair of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment simultaneously while leading, training, mentoring, and performing evaluations of their crew. Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor Journeyman, Helpers and Apprentices on the job site • Work alongside their crew and ensure quality of work is to the highest standards • Assist in the development of an effective manpower schedule for their team • Develop material lists from layouts, area prints, and job site demands and communicating lists to supervision • Helps achieve production and budget goals by understanding what needs to be done and communicates that effectively to their team. • Ensure all work done by crew is within local and NEC guidelines • Work independently to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using measuring devices, hand tools, threaders and hand or mechanical benders • Install and terminate electrical devices, fixtures, panel boards, brand circuit and feeder conductors • Demonstrate a working knowledge of circuitry • Read and understand project specifications, blueprints, and schematics • Lay out small areas of work from electrical drawings and project documents, including underground layout • Correctly determine wire, conduit, and junction box sizing • Perform basic troubleshooting of lighting and general power circuits Requirements: • 7-10 years of experience performing electrical construction in commercial and/or industrial environments • Demonstrates leadership abilities with the capability and desire of growing in this area. Able to lead, mentor and coach teams of roughly five Helpers, Apprentices and Journeyman Electricians. • Exhibits thorough understanding of a small, assigned scope of work. • Recognizes work that is outside of assigned scope. • Demonstrates basic skills in communicating with other trades and negotiating work assignments with trade supervisors. • Shows an aptitude and willingness for learning how to read and understand the blueprints and available contract-related documents of the other trades on site. • Demonstrates a basic understanding of customer relationships and the concept of customer satisfaction. • Shows an intermediate understanding of developing, reading and following construction schedules for assigned scope of work. • Able to learn and comprehend BlueBeam, Navisworks and related programs to understand project plans for their assigned scope of work when needed. • Participates actively in leadership training when given the opportunity. • Demonstrates above average leadership, communication and decision-making skills with a desire to grow those skills. • Equipped with all tools required by company policy and able to use them to perform assigned tasks • Demonstrate the Amteck Way in daily work activities, behavior and decision making • Able to work project schedules including weekends and overtime • Has an interest and aptitude to learn job-related material through oral instruction and observation, typically in an on-the-job setting • Demonstrate a team-player mentality by listening and understanding directions, working cooperatively with others, and working safely without any threat to self or others • Possess basic mechanical aptitude, basic mathematical ability, and the ability to learn to read basic construction documents used daily • The willingness to participate in field training, whether it by OJT, classroom-based, or completely virtual While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to perform the essential functions of the role with or without accommodations. Essential functions include: • Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to talk and hear. • Compliance with Amteck’s dress code and personal appearance policies. • To perceive or comprehend by the sense of sight. Characteristics are: Focus, Color perception or depth perception. Must be able to see small objects and small print on dials and drawings • Employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and remain sitting for long periods of time. Employee will frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This includes lifting arm(s) above shoulder level to install equipment. • Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment up to 50 lbs, frequently and at long distances (30+ feet) as needed. • Ability to move up or mount by using the hands or feet to include: Ladders - Step stool, 8' to 10' ladder, extension ladder, Stairways - 3 or more flights. This includes working at heights over 30 feet. • To stretch out, extend, or put forth a bodily part. To touch or grasp something, by extending or stretching. To touch, lift, hold or operate with the hands up to 50 times daily. • To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend, downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees between 20-50 times daily. • Perform skilled work in cramped areas, overhead, at heights, and in a variety of weather conditions. In 1977 Amteck was founded in Central Kentucky with the belief that growth only comes by listening and responding to both clients and employees. Four decades later, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contracting firm to a national leader in the design/build support electrical contracting industry. Amteck specializes in facility growth expansion initiatives of companies that operate in the manufacturing, industrial, process, food, and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, distribution facilities, and commercial and institutional sectors. The number one goal is the Safety of our Employees and maintaining our culture and core values: THE AMTECK WAY – SAFETY, QUALITY, & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Ashland, KY, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the area last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The average wage for electricians in Ashland, KY, is approximately $1,060 per week, with experienced professionals often earning over $4,240 annually. With a growing demand for electrical services and infrastructure investments, the electrical trade in Ashland, KY, offers a promising career path with strong earning potential.
