Becoming an electrician in Ashland, OH, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with 40,670 in New York, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Ashland earn an average of $599 per week, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
About the Job Charles River Laboratories is seeking a skilled electrical technician to join our Maintenance & Facilities team at our Safety Assessment site in Ashland, OH. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of master-level skilled electrical tasks, including repair, installation, and replacement of equipment and materials. The successful candidate will perform other semi-skilled tasks in the general maintenance of the physical plant and provide work direction to others performing electrical projects. • Essential Functions: • Install and repair electrical materials, equipment, and machinery working from blueprints, drawings, lay-outs, or other specifications. • Inspect, isolate problems, and repair defects in lighting, electrical wiring, and equipment using motorized machinery, hand tools, and electrical testing equipment. • Dismantle equipment/fixtures and plan systematic replacement or repair of accessories and parts and return equipment to operation. • Oversee electrical tasks being performed by other department personnel. • Inspect completed electrical work for quality, safety, and proper operation. • Coordinate maintenance work with other departments and divisions; maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair work. • Periodically perform preventative maintenance programs as required. • Perform other semi-skilled tasks as assigned to assist in the general maintenance of the physical plant. • Respond to emergencies as needed. Provide 24-hour on-call maintenance coverage, as scheduled in rotation. • Take proper safety precautions and utilize appropriate safety gear/equipment in the performance of all duties. • Perform all other related duties as assigned.
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