Electrical Apprentice Jobs in Inwood, WV (NOW HIRING)

Company Description
THE COMPANY
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.
ContiTech is one of the world's leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe, and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.
Are you ready to shape the future with us?
Please join us and contribute to our goals with your new role as a Electrical Apprentice in the business area of Surface Solutions.
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.
Qualifications
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.

Additional Information
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 Careers@conti-na.com 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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