Contractor Apprentice Jobs in Warren, MI (NOW HIRING)

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
• Company provided tools
• And so much more!

Responsibilities: 

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in accordance with NEC guidelines 
  
• Work with minimal supervision while providing guidance to Apprentices  
  
• Cut, bend, and install conduit 
  
• Utilize standard electrical testing equipment 
  
• Troubleshoot electrical issues 
  
• Collaborate with and assist other trades departments as needed 
  
• Apply knowledge of policies and procedure followed within the Electrical Division and company 
  
• Run any size project from start to finish 
  
• Train apprentices and journeyman electricians 
  
• Plan 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 
  
• Adhere to company safety standards and procedures 

Requirements: 

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license is required 
  
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an industrial electrical role 
  
• Able to read blueprints and schematics proficiently to determine the scope of work locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required 
  
• Understands various aspects of an industrial facility including structural, electrical, plumbing systems, etc. 
  
• Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge of electrical code and apply it daily while on the job 
  
• Communicate professionally with customers, project managers, and estimators 
  
• Strong understanding of turn-key industrial process 
  
• Troubleshoot Equipment Control Systems 
  
• Troubleshoot Electrical Power Systems 
  
• Blueprint reading 
  
• Electrical panel installation 
  
• Knowledge and application of National Electric Code 
  
• Transformer installation  
  
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Job layout 
  
• Disconnect and Reconnect Manufactured Equipment, Presses, Weld Cells 
  
• Install Specialty Systems, Hazardous, Medium Voltage, Building Control 
  
• Transformers Medium Voltage 
  
• Medium Voltage Terminations 
  
• Motor controls 

Equipment and tool experience: 

• Aerial -lift Operation - Boom & Scissor Lift 
  
• Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000#  
  
• Telehandler  
  
• Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT Physical  
  
• Trailer Loading and Securing of Material 
  
• Meter usage  
  
• Meggers   
  

Rigging Requirements: 

• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.   
  
• Use & recognize limitations of chains, synthetic, metal mesh and wire rope sling 
  
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines    
  
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning   
  
• Calculate load weights   
  
• Rigger 2 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.