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Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

We are proud to offer our employees: 

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

Responsibilities: 

• Aid the Electrical Foreman on the completion of industrial electrical projects 
• Bend conduit, pull wire, and utilize standard electrical testing equipment 
• Take continuous direction from Electrical Foreman 
• Learn to use common hand tools and apply basic math for the electrical department  
• Support other apprentices, journeyman, and foremen on various projects. 
• Follow instructions from foremen and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. 
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized. 
• Handle the loading and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment. 
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards 
• Fuel and wash department vehicles 

Requirements: 

• Participate in our employer sponsored DOL electrical apprenticeship through SEMCA.   
• Mechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, power drills, levels, screwdrivers, etc.). 
• Electrical experience in the residential or commercial setting is a plus, but not necessary.   
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures 
• Proper handling and securing of material/equipment 
• Knowledge of materials in the electrical field 
• Arc flash training 
• Ability to take direction 
• Valid driver's license 
• Basic Math & Geometry skills 
• Preferred Requirements: 
• Arc flash training 
• Lock-out tag-out 
• State of Michigan Registered Electrical Apprentice License  
• Rough Wall - Device Prep, MC cable 
• Devices/Trim 
• Demolition - General Labor 
• Hanger Assemblies 
• Capable of Pulling Wire 
• Labeling/Tagging/Matchmarking 
• Dig trenches to lay conduit 

Equipment & tool experience: 

• Aerial -lift Operation - Boom & Scissor Lift  
• Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000#(preferred) 
• Telehandler (preferred) 
• Benders, Threaders, Wire Puller (preferred) 
• Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT Physical(preferred) 
• Trailer Loading and Securing of Material(preferred) 
• Meter – testing for voltage presence 

Rigging Requirements: 

• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials. 
• Utilize and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings.  
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines  
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning 
• Rigger 1 training – trains on above 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.  
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.  
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally  
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards  
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.  
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.  
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain. 

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.