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Industrial Electrician Apprentice

Continental AG

Winchester, VAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Winchester, VA
Role Type
Apprenticeship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Continental AG is hiring an Industrial Electrician Apprentice. Continental - Winchester is seeking an Electrical Apprentice to join its Electrical Department. This role involves all aspects of plant mechanical equipment electrical function, reporting directly to the Electrical Manager. The position is a day shift, Monday - Friday schedule, with the goal of becoming a Full-Time Electrician after training, education, and testing are completed.

Key focus areas include Install new equipment for projects within a timely manner, Troubleshoot and repair existing equipment, and Perform preventive maintenance for existing equipment.

Successful candidates bring Enrollment In Formal Technical Training Program, Willing To Enroll In Local Technical College, and Work In Industrial Environment. Important skills include Read Schematics, Work From Drawings, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Visual Basic. Preferred (not required): New Equipment Installation, Troubleshooting, Equipment Repair, and Preventive Maintenance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read SchematicsWork From DrawingsExcelMicrosoft WordVisual BasicNew Equipment InstallationTroubleshootingEquipment RepairPreventive MaintenanceElectrical ControlsElectronic ControlsProgrammable Logic ControllersAC DrivesDC DrivesMotor ControlsInstruments

Qualifications

Enrollment in Formal Technical Training ProgramWilling to Enroll in Local Technical CollegeWork in Industrial EnvironmentLegal Authorization to Work in the U.S.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Continental - Winchester has a great career opportunity for an Electrical Apprentice. Our mission is to develop a highly skilled position within the Electrical Department.  The Electrical Apprentice will be involved in all aspects of plant mechanical equipment electrical function. The position will report directly to the Electrical Manager. This is a day light position (7 am - 3 pm) on a Monday - Friday schedule. The goal is that after training, education, and testing are completed then the Electrical Apprentice will become a Full-Time Electrician in our plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • New equipment installation for projects within a timely manner

  • Troubleshooting and repair of existing equipment

  • Responsible for preventive maintenance for existing equipment

  • Timely response to projects and repair to minimize downtime for equipment and production lines

THE ENVIRONMENT

Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures and guidelines must always be adhered to.  Applicants must be able to work in a manufacturing industrial environment and be able to wear personal protective equipment such as safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

  • Enrollment in a formal technical training program (vocational/college level) and/or willing to enroll in the local technical college that our plant is affiliated with for the apprenticeship

  • Must be able to work in industrial environment

  • Knowledge of electrical and electronic controls, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC drives, motor controls and instruments is a plus however we will train in these areas

  • Able to read and work from schematics and drawings

  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Visual Basic

  • No relocation assistance or housing assistance is offered for this position

  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening

  • When an Electrical Apprentice becomes a Full-Time Electrician with our plant, they will most likely be working a 12 Hour Schedule that will be on Nightshift from 7 PM until 7 AM. THE PERKS

  • Competitive Pay

  • Immediate Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • Employee Discounts, including tire discounts

  • Competitive Bonus Program

  • Employer 401(k) Match

  • On-Site Gym

  • And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to  [email protected]  or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

 

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