Journeyman/Apprentice Electrician, *2 YRS EXPERIENCE*
Full Time • Warren
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Benefits:
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
Michigan Power Systems is urgently looking for a full-time Journeyman Electrician. If you are looking to advance your career and have a constant flow of work this is the place to be. 2+ years of commercial experience is required. Must hold a valid Journeyman's License for a minimum of 2 years, or an apprentice card for a minimum of 4 years.
We're looking for long-term, lifetime, employees who like to work independently, but are also team-players; self-motivated, hardworking, goal-oriented with problem solving abilities. As an Electrician at MPS, you will utilize your skillset working alongside a dedicated team installing service for a wide variety of commercial and light-industrial properties. If you're looking for a position within a company that invests in their workforce, Michigan Power Systems is the place for you!
We're looking for long-term, lifetime, employees who like to work independently, but are also team-players; self-motivated, hardworking, goal-oriented with problem solving abilities. As an Electrician at MPS, you will utilize your skillset working alongside a dedicated team installing service for a wide variety of commercial and light-industrial properties. If you're looking for a position within a company that invests in their workforce, Michigan Power Systems is the place for you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead & Assist planning new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
- Lead & Setup job sites: direct and oversee a crew of 2-3, load/unload materials, compile material lists from blueprints/schematics, log daily progress
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit/ cable tray. Pulls wiring through conduit or lays cable in cable tray
- Connects wiring to switch gears, junction boxes, lighting fixtures and equipment. Installs area lighting, ballast, transformer maintenance
- Lead & Assist with medium voltage troubleshooting and repairing motor controls
- Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels. Performs instrument installations
- Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric motors, and installs grounding leads
- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
- Lead & Assist in performing electrical function checks
- Tools used include rulers, hand tools, hack saws, pipe threaders, conduit benders, ladders, etc
- Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts
- Disassembles defective electrical equipment such as motors, switch gears and circuit breakers. Loads transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies
- Lead & Assist in lifting, positioning and fastening objects such as wiring, conduit, cable trays and motors
- Clerical/Administrative duties related to task or project documentation
- Lead & Assists in performing motor control center buss connections, splice installations, stress cones, and fiber optic cables
- Installs tubing runs as needed. Performs electric/steam trace systems
- Attend safety training as directed
- Must comply with all safety and company rules and regulations
- Employee must be able to travel to and from the jobsite via personal vehicle or other public form of transportation
Prefer candidates experienced with underground electrical installations and operating heavy-duty machinery: backhoe, skid steer, excavator and other equipment. Must be able to travel within the Metro Detroit area.
- Day Shift, Monday thru Friday
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Overtime offered when available
www.michiganpowersystems.com
Compensation: $18.00 - $45.00 per hour
ABOUT US
Established in 2008, Michigan Power Systems is a small family-owned business with tons of employment opportunities for commercial and industrial electricians. Our employees work under our Project Manager, Kevin Konja, and our Vice President, Joe Konja, who is a master electrical contractor in three states: Michigan, Ohio, and Colorado, as well as an electrical inspector in multiple cities in Michigan.
We specialize in new construction buildouts typically requiring underground electrical installations and some tenant improvements for retailers, restaurants, storage units, pet supply stores, car maintenance servicers, EV car charging stations and more. We provide exceptional electrical expertise to businesses in our community while also stimulating the economy with employment opportunities.
Our goal is to continue to be able to serve the community while growing and expanding our team of electrical journeymen and apprentices. We encourage continued education and support experienced skilled tradesmen by reimbursing apprentices for passed courses while allowing them to earn hours towards their state license. If you're interested in joining our team please see 'Careers' to apply now.
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