Becoming an electrician in Kalamazoo, MI, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines 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 earn an average of $29.97 per hour in Kalamazoo, 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.
Event Information Date: Saturday 4/12/2025 from 8AM-12PM, Interviews are first-come, first-served Location: 2251 Business Court, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5239 Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University Room 1040/1050 About Serve Electric Based in Michigan, Serve Electric is a multi-dimensional electrical contractor. Able to service customers across the United States, we were founded on the mission to power industry and serve not only our customers – but each other – and exceed expectations, day in and day out. Powering industry. Empowering people. Job Description Serve Electric is holding an open house hiring event in search of apprentices and electricians to join our growing team. Why Serve Electric? • We are holding a 5-Week Pre-Apprentice Boot Camp Training for those with no prior experience desiring to join the trade. To learn more, visit www.serveacademy.com/boot-camp • We have an in-house training program for our apprentices that is at no-cost to the employee (www.serveacademy.com) • Our team services customers in Michigan and around the country. • Travel opportunities available! Travel requirements for apprentices vary throughout the year but it’s a great opportunity to learn electrical in a short amount of time and earn additional money through overtime. • We place an emphasis on empowering our team to grow as individuals, professionally and personally Positions we are hiring for: • Electrical Apprentices-Local or Travel positions available • Journeymen Electricians • Project Managers What to expect at the event: • A short one-on-one interview with a leader • Complete a series of hands-on tasks (hand tool usage, assembly, etc.) • You do not need electrical experience to apply What to bring: • A Copy of your resume • Hand tools if you have them. If you do not have any, some will be available for use Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $40.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • 12 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday • Overtime Work Location: In person
See More Details >>MISSION / SUMMARY: The position oftheelectrician is to provide skilled trade expertise along with multi-craft work experience to the Board Mill. Graphic Packaging is now offering the following incentives: Hourly wages up to $39.37, $7000 sign on bonus, $5000 relocation package (50 miles from location), and 5 days unpaid continuous paid time off in first year. EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: • Must have high school diploma or equivalent. • Journeyman status or greater in an electrical trade preferred. DESIRED SKILLS: • Basic PLC knowledge: Allen Bradley • Ability to read schematics • Experience with a maximum of 4160 volt equipment • Knowledge of pneumatic valves • Instrumentation's: including differential, pressure, and flow transmitters • Troubleshooting skills desired • Knowledge of hydraulics a plus • Multi-craft willingness • Strong oral and written communication skills • Leadership skills • Ability and desire to work in team environment SCHEDULE DEMANDS: • Per CBA: ability to work multi schedules • Day shift • Unique 4 crew Dupont Schedule (allows 14 days off per month) • Must be able to work flexible and on-call scheduling. • Must be able to work rotating weekends. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Standing for extended periods. • Awkward and/or repetitive movements. • Moving or lifting of equipment, materials, and tools up to 50 lbs repeatedly for an 8 hr. shift. • Climbing extension ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or movement within confined areas. • Work in buildings and areas of fluctuating temperature and weather. • Job requires exposure to weather, dirt, grease, fumes and heat. Required Experience At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference. Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the EEO is the Law Poster.
See More Details >>Job Description: • Maintains underground vaults and pole-mounted subsystems up to 120 feet above ground level. • Pumps water out of vaults; inspects connections between spliced wires; removes deteriorated or damaged insulation from splices/cables; tightens splice connectors; and replaces insulation and retapes connections. • Inspects pole-mounted transformers for loose connections, leaking fluid silicon coolant and burn marks or corrosion on or near connections in cut-outs. • Tightens loose connections, replaces damaged or deteriorated insulation and taping, and exercises cut outs to ensure that they are working properly. • Maintains exterior lighting. • Installs, repairs and replaces electrical components carrying 120-600 volts in building electrical systems. • Maintains and repairs conduit and wiring; pulls out damaged on deteriorated conduit and wiring; and installs new conduit and wiring. • Identifies operating problems in building/motor control panels and corrects problems. • Maintains the work area, all tools, all equipment, all supplies and any assigned vehicle(s) in a neat, clean and orderly condition and performs all work in accordance with established safety practices. • This position performs additional duties as requested by supervisory personnel. Short Job Description: • High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution. • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations regarding the performance of job duties, and have sufficient writing and mathematical skills to prepare estimates and supply requisitions. • Completion of a registered apprenticeship program, or an established, certified training program recognized by the University. • Possession of a State of Michigan Electrician's license. • Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license. • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and use the tools of the trade. • Completion of a physical examination administered by the employer's designated physician. Job Ref: S1082P Job Reply URL: 3574
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