JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision of an electrician, the apprentice electrician performs electrical work involved in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of commercial, industrial, or residential electrical construction projects. In addition to assigned tasks, the apprentice participates in the Electrical Apprenticeship Program (including classroom training), and demonstrates continuous progress toward fulfilling all Shaw Electric, Inc., and the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program requirements. All apprentices must demonstrate the following critical components: • Punctuality be on time, all the time, at the designated work site. • Team work and a positive attitude • An understanding that an apprentice's job is to help the journeyman electrician work faster • A willingness to follow Instructions, learn, and do the job right the first time • The ability to plan ahead - prepare tools/materials for the journeyman ahead of time; this improves job efficiency and makes a great impression. • ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT: • Completes of 10-hour OSHA Safety Course, CPR & First Aid Training. • Demonstrates knowledge of Company Safety Practices, Handbook, and Procedures. • Performs all work in a safe manner, follows all safety procedures, attends safety meetings and encourages others to work safely. Attends required safety training • Completes continuing education toward license/certification in electrical trade • Completes hand trenching and excavation for running underground electrical conduit • Learns to bend conduit up to 1" conduit with hand bender with 90 degree, offsets, kicks and saddles • Able to install conduit and pull wire on a daily basis in accordance with minimum NEC recognized standards and within production rate of assigned projects. • Able to properly cut, thread, and assemble IMC, rigid, & PVC coated conduit • Able to read voltage tester (wigge) • Demonstrates basic knowledge of electrical theory • Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of electrical fasteners, anchors, raceways, boxes and fittings. • Demonstrates basic knowledge of blue print reading, spec books, and shop drawings. • Demonstrates knowledge of basic industry wire color codes. • Able to pull wire on a daily basis that meets minimum industry standards recognized by NEC code, at the required production rate. Our Mission, Vision and Values The foundation of our mission is to be customer driven with an emphasis on service, value and integrity. Through our commitment to quality workmanship, safety and honesty, we strive for an excellence that benefits our customer and employees. At Shaw Electric we value each of these biblical principles; Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Accountability, Respect, Dependability, Customer Care, Teamwork, Positive Work Ethic, Safe Work Environment, Employee Development, Effective Communication and Merit Philosophy. Our vision at Shaw Electric is to remain family owned, developed and grow all employees to the best of their ability, contribute to our community with our time, talent and resources, provide outstanding service to customers from concept to production in a safe, secure and loyal manner, be a preferred provider of proficient individuals who value security, opportunity and a sense of accomplishment in an unsurpassed work environment, provide company stability and longevity through customer and employee satisfaction. • REQUIRED: • High School Diploma or GED • Valid Driver's License • Six months experience in a construction environment preferred; 1,999 or less certified on-the-job training hours. • Possession of required tools (industry-wide and Shaw required tool list). Working knowledge of, and ability to use, required tools. • PREFERRED: • One to two years of college or associates degree preferred.
See More Details >>• *Night Shift Industrial Electrician Role** • This is an exciting opportunity for a Night Shift Industrial Electrician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with industrial automation systems, including PLCs and HMIs, and be able to analyze and troubleshoot electrical and controls issues. • *Key Responsibilities** • Analyze and troubleshoot electrical and controls issues throughout the plant • Troubleshoot automation systems and devices, including PLCs and HMIs • Create, update, and maintain technical documentation as needed • *What We Offer** • Competitive salary and benefits package • Opportunities for professional growth and development • A supportive and collaborative work environment • *Work Environment** • The employee will frequently be working outside in the elements
See More Details >>The Novelis plant located in Davenport, IA has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Electrician. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. $41.14/ Hr Responsibilities Include: • Performs breakdown, corrective, renovative and preventative electrical maintenance. • Locates and determines electrical malfunctions using test instruments. • Repairs malfunctions by replacing fuses, defective wiring, and cleaning or repairing motors and controls. • Applies knowledge of gauges, wiring diagrams, schematics and properties of electricity to trouble-shoot disabled or malfunctioning equipment. • Plans procedures, develops sketches, selects tools, equipment and materials best suited for job. Maintains communication equipment and wiring. • Diagnoses and remedies furnace burner problems. • Climbs on buildings towers, and equipment to make inspections, repairs, and installations. • Considers all safety precautions and proper isolation of circuits to provide maximum safety precautions and a minimum of interference to operations. Follows all safety procedures and energy control (lockout/tagout). Utilizes JSA’s. • Operates forklift and uses articulating and rotating boom hoist, telescoping hoist, scissors lift, and pick-up truck. Required Qualifications: • Must be a leader in safety. Is a safe worker who demonstrates concern for personal safety and safety of others. • Team player and self-starter. • Basic computer knowledge. • Electrical aptitude.Understanding of National Electrical Code. • PLC/Ladder Logic experience and knowledge. • Motor drive knowledge and experience. • Ability to work from blueprints and written instructions. • Electrical troubleshooting skills. • Capable of running conduit and running wiring. • Understanding of electrical distribution principles. • Willingness to train and improve knowledge and skills. • Three to five years industrial electrical experience or combination of training and work experience. Davenport IA has been a key player in the aluminum industry for over 11 decades. Novelis employs more than 300 people in the Davenport community across two facilities: a finishing mill and a casting facility. Novelis is an active and engaged community partner in Davenport teaming up with organizations like Habitat for Humanity Riverbend Food Bank and CASI and sponsoring local events including Advanced Manufacturing Career Day.Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Rock Island, IA, 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 a significant presence in various states, including Iowa. In Rock Island, IA, the average wage for electricians is approximately $1078 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
