Craftsmen Contractors is looking to hire Electrical Technicians, Electricians, Apprentices and Helpers for the Minden, La. area. This project is for a manufacturing facility that builds data centers, telecommunication enclosures, skids, buildings and steel structures for the fiber, utility and industrial markets. Starting pay rate is $16.50 - $31/hr. depending on experience. Weekly pay by direct deposit. Work schedule: day shifts Monday thru Friday and every other Saturday when needed. Job Duties: • Read and interpret blueprints. • Perform operational checks. • Install wire for complex configurations. • Bend and install conduit, rigid & EMT. • Troubleshoot, diagnose & repair. • Install complex conduit configurations per blueprint specifications using appropriate tools. • Mount electrical boxes, fixtures, and enclosures. • Stock and set up electrical wire carts. • Pull wire through conduit to create ground connections. • Install and cover receptacles and switches. Job Requirements: • Prior electrical experience or relevant coursework is required for those who are willing to pursue a career in the electrical field. • Demonstrate ability to perform multiple or semi-complex tasks with limited exercise of judgment. • Wear personal protective gear, such as protective eyewear and steel-toed boots. • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and possess a high degree of attention to detail. • Required to work around hazardous conditions sometimes which include extreme noise levels and electrical, automatic, and/or moving equipment. • Ability to read a tape measure and read blueprints. • Work in confined spaces while installing equipment. • Ability to work from a ladder. • Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. • Face to face interview prior to being hired. • High school diploma or GED is required. • Pass a criminal background check. • Pass a pre-employment drug screen. • Pass a short written electrical test. If you are available and interested please respond to this job ad with your resume. Company DescriptionCraftsmen Contractors is a skilled staffing contractor that has helped customers complete projects on time since 2010. We specialize in highly skilled trades for the construction, industrial, and manufacturing industries throughout the South.
See More Details >>Quick Apply in 2 Minutes Option Available Position Title: Electrician / Technician - Industrial & Automation (preferred knowledge of Programmable Logic Controls) • Full Time + Overtime • Benefits, 401(k) and retirement matching Job Assignment Core Accountabilities while working with Electrical Engineer Maintenance with Electrical Expertise • Support operations by monitoring and addressing electrical maintenance needs. • Installation and repair, test, and troubleshoot industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls - Allen Bradley PLC's; automation controllers etc., HMI's • Rotate shifts periodically and support and troubleshoot issues on frequent basis per the operation's use of electrical welding method. Handles high voltage (3 phase, 480V) • Oversees periodic inspections, tests, and maintenance procedures on equipment to preserve and perpetuate proper functionality. • Assist with interpretations of terminations; reading schematics and understanding root problems • Installs and connects power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed equipment. • Diagnoses malfunctions in equipment and repairs/replaces as needed. • Communicates electrical issues to engineering and plant management. • Other: Temporarily assume the duties and responsibilities of other roles, as directed by management. All safety and operational parameters of the assumed role apply. • Proficiency & Productivity: Maintains a consistent high level of productivity and a consistent high level of accurate movements. FOLLOWS and EXEMPLIFIES S-T-E-E-L • Safety: Leads and influences. • Teamwork: Works with others to resolve complex issues. Informs the team and stakeholders of progress. • Excellence: Performs job functions well and accurately. • Ethics: Performs job with integrity and with a “whatever-it-takes” work ethic. • Leadership: Values relationships with vendors and customers. Positively represents the company with all. Qualifications and Essential Functions Experience Required: Experience - Journeyman preferred. 2+ years experience Education/Experience (REQUIRED): High School diploma or GED equivalent; Certification or license may be required. Skills/Abilities: • Ability to work overtime in order to meet the needs of the operation. • Acute visual ability to observe product nonconformance. Visual ability consisting of strong close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. • Perform intense manual labor with long work hours. Ability to stand for a long period of time; bend, stoop, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move around work area. • Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with arms. • Ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs occasionally, and 20 lbs regularly. • Demonstrates skill in operating equipment. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to read a minimum of Jaeger 2 or equivalent type and size letter at a distance of not less than 12 inches on a standard Jaeger test chart. • Ability to utilize basic computer skills, (word, excel, type, email, etc.) MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and mass; and interpret bar graphs. • Aptitude to calculate and use the following instruments – Scale in 1/8”, 1/16”, 1/32” and 1/64” increments – 12” to 72” long; Protractor Head, Diameter Tape – 100’s increments, Micrometers, Diameter Tape – 1/64” increments, 6” Vernier Caliper, 50’ Tapes, Ring Gauges, Squares, Levels, Line Levels, Various Tape Measures, Conversion Charts (Decimal to Fraction, Fraction to Decimal), Tri-Square, String Line, Feeler Gauges, Overhead Scale, Dial Indicators, Calipers COMMUNICATION: • Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with employees via conversation or in writing. • Ability to read and interpret product specifications such as work orders and travelers. • Ability to effectively present information to management. • Ability to effectively speak before groups and/or customers. • Ability to speak, read, and write English for the purpose of product specification interpretation and training and safety materials comprehension. TRAVEL: Negligible ENVIRONMENTAL: • Ability to work most effectively in an industrial workshop field setting while also capable of managing tools, inventory, and equipment as part of the daily work activities and management. Wet and humid conditions / subject to outdoor weather conditions such as heat. Occasional exposure to fumes and airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Moderate to high noise. Must be able to work morning, evening, & night shifts, including rotating shifts as applicable. Status CLASSIFICATION: Full time – permanent (unless otherwise specified) / Hourly Non-Exempt Training and education in the field Demonstrates knowledge of electrical high voltage and automation
See More Details >>Envoltz is looking for a motivated and technical individual to join our electrical team. In this position you will have an involved role in the electrical assembly, wiring, and testing of state-of-the-art mobile equipment and battery power solutions. Job Responsibilities: • Read and interpret electrical schematics/wiring diagrams • Mark up schematics and communicate appropriately to provide feedback to engineering to ensure accuracy of “as built” schematics • Install and assemble electrical and electromechanical parts on the equipment • Wire equipment based on internally set best practices (crimping, soldering, looming, heat shrinking, sealing, labeling, etc.) • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring based on job specifications • Execute testing plans and quality control checks for equipment • Work with all departments to continually develop and improve processes and standards • Follow all safety procedures and protocols • Works independently, with other members of the electrical team, and with other shop employees depending on the project or task • Reports directly to the Electrical Shop Manager Job Qualifications: • Education: High School Graduate or GED (Required) • Education: Associates Degree or Technical Certification (Preferred) • Experience: Minimum 2 years of Electrical Systems (Preferred) Desired Skills/Traits: • Hands-on interest in electromechanical equipment • Electrical schematics • Interest in programming and computers • Creative problem-solving mindset • Strong quantitative and analytical skills • Detail-oriented and organized • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong work ethic Company DescriptionEnvoltz engineers and manufactures advanced mobile equipment as well as battery powered solutions used in many different industries. Our company started in 2015 to push the design of mobile equipment to the cutting edge with electrification and state of the art controls. Transmission/distribution utility equipment was the first market on our innovation journey, and we are continually expanding into other markets. Our products integrate a combination of mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, battery power, and advanced control technologies to produce safe, efficient, and reliable machines. To help continue to propel this growth we must build the best team possible, and we want driven, hardworking innovators. While we have extremely high hiring standards, a candidate’s past projects, drive, and congeniality supersedes their degree(s) & experience. The ideal candidate excels in finding ways to contribute to a team and can also be trusted to independently handle deep thought work. Envoltz is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Envoltz is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Bossier City, LA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning. Apprenticeships in the area last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. With an average weekly wage of approximately $1,000 for apprentices and up to $1,200 for experienced electricians, the trade offers strong earning potential. The local electrical trade has seen consistent employment growth, with an average of 2,700 electricians employed over the past decade, reflecting a stable and promising career path in the region.
