Becoming an electrician in Great Bend, KS, 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 a projected 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In Great Bend, KS, apprentices earn an average of $406.50 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $459.50 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
To be an integral part of our retail sales team by demonstrating excellent customer service skills in our retail store. Our ideal candidate takes pleasure in solving problems, is able to work under pressure, sell to customers and enjoys being part of a team. Teamwork at Sutherlands means participating in team decisions, maintaining good working relationships and supporting coworkers and our business goals. Primary Tasks and Responsibilities: • Greeting customers • Assisting customers with home improvement questions and guiding customers towards the right product(s)s primarily in the electrical department, but in other departments around the store as needed. • Maintaining excellent store presentation • Be crossed trained to fill in at other departments. • Assist with refunds and exchanges Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have a high school education/GED and 1+ years of retail sales experience or the equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training. Specific product knowledge and sales experience is preferred, but not necessary. A varied schedule will include day, evening and weekend shifts. • Excellent customer service skills • Knowledgeable with home improvement products • Knowledgeable with Electrical Fundamentals • Friendly and outgoing personality • Motivated, hardworking and honest • Detail oriented • Prior Electrical trade or sales experience preferred. Salary: We offer competitive pay, based on your level of experience. Additional Information: The responsibilities and qualifications displayed here are subject to change. This is not an official job description. Sutherlands® strives to be a drug-free work environment. All employees are subject to initial and random drug screening. About Us: We are a privately held company with a very successful history. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer the opportunity for a challenging and rewarding career. Posted: 08-29-2024
See More Details >>About the position As a Substation Technician Apprentice at Sunflower Electric Power Corporation in Great Bend, Kansas, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and constructing high voltage electrical substations, which are essential for keeping the lights on for Kansans. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on transformers and various mechanical and electrical components of transmission substations. You will be involved in a variety of tasks including the construction, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substation equipment. This includes working with power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and various electrical and electronic systems, primarily focusing on circuits between 48 and 600 volts. In this role, you will gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience through a utility apprenticeship program, which is designed to further your career in the electrical utility field. You will work alongside a talented and safety-conscious team dedicated to your professional growth. The position involves daily travel across Sunflower's service territory, providing you with the chance to collaborate with contractors and various departments within the company. You will also develop skills in reading and interpreting construction and manufacturers' drawings, specifications, schematic diagrams, and substation drawings. Additionally, you will contribute to the company's mission of achieving the lowest cost, most reliable, and environmentally sound transmission and substation infrastructure. The apprenticeship program is structured to provide you with the necessary training and experience to excel in this field, ensuring that you are well-prepared for a successful career as a Substation Technician. Responsibilities • Assist with the construction, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution substation equipment. , • Work on power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and various electrical and electronic systems. , • Travel across Sunflower's service territory to perform duties related to substation maintenance and construction. , • Gain experience in reading and understanding construction and manufacturers' drawings, specifications, and schematic diagrams. , • Provide support to achieve reliable and environmentally sound transmission and substation infrastructure. Requirements • Two year post high school technical certification in industrial electrical, instrument and control, or electronics; or equivalent combination of education and experience. , • One year control circuit wiring and installation experience preferred for the apprentice level. , • For the journey level, two year post high school technical certification in industrial electrical, instrument and control, or electronics and four years electric utility substation experience with increasingly responsible duties related to the installation and maintenance of substation equipment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. , • Completion of a recognized substation apprenticeship program is preferred. Nice-to-haves • Experience with control circuit wiring and installation. , • Familiarity with reading and interpreting schematic diagrams and substation drawings. Benefits • Low health insurance premiums , • Company-funded pension , • Robust benefits package
See More Details >>Job Overview:Are you looking for steady work, a high-energy team and a company that values you and your time? This opportunity is sure to spark your interest! We're looking for a Master Electrician to join us at Marvin. Your typical day will include supporting the Marvin facilities, systems, and equipment including preventive maintenance, consulting on new and existing equipment and facilities, electrical (Intertek/UL) and building code requirements and supporting issues as they arise. You'll get to manage projects while still getting hands-on experience using your skills.This role works Monday through Friday with some after-hours & weekend on-call when necessary. Enjoy working in a clean, safe, temperature-controlled facility with great teams. We provide everything you need to be successful from hands-on training to your tools. We also offer full benefits starting Day 1 and ample paid time off. Besides the perks, we offer an encouraging team environment here at Marvin.$7500 Sign-On BonusHighlights of your role: • Ensure compliance with electrical and building codes including but not limited to Intertek/UL. • Provide recommendations for preventative maintenance and solutions for problematic issues to enhance equipment and facility effectiveness to ensure safety, reduce downtime, increase efficiency and quality. • Research potential components, evaluate performance and make recommendations to ensure our equipment and facilities perform at a high level and cost effectively. • Assist in Project Management for special building and machine projects. Serve as an electrical consultant to Marvin facilities and outside contractors including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, Roofing, Johnson Controls. • Building and managing relationships internally and externally is of the utmost importance for all aspects of this position. Train and mentor others to ensure we win as a team. You're a good fit if you have (or if you can): • Preferred mechanical knowledge includes: pneumatics/hydraulics, electrical diagrams and systems, controls, sensors and PLC's Also want to make sure you have: • Associates degree or equivalent experience Electronics (or related field) and/or five or more years related experience required • Must possess proficient mechanical and electrical skills with the ability to read and understand schematics and diagrams. Lead and administer building of control panels and supervise involvement of electrical apprentice activities. • A valid North Dakota Master Electrician License or the ability to obtain one is required We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin: From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities. You also belong to one of America's Top 20 Large Employers of 2024, according to an exclusive ranking by Forbes Magazine.For more than 100 years, we've been designing, building, and engineering premier products. Today, in our 16 locations across North America, we manufacture Marvin's portfolio of products, which includes Infinity Replacement Windows, TruStile Doors, and Marvin Coastline brands.Together, we live our values and enjoy a culture that feels like home. Our better living approach to benefits supports you at work and beyond. From day one, you receive health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more! A few unique offerings include:• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on whatever makes you happy + healthy • Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun) • $$ Annual profit sharing - get rewarded for the role everyone plays in making Marvin a success • Giving at Marvin - join coordinated volunteer opportunities • Brighter Days Fund - financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardshipWhen you belong to the Marvin team, it's all part of the package. Apply today!Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer: This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any employment offer depends on completing a background check and drug screen to company standards.
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