Electrician 1 (Apprentice) at Lakeside Book Company in Willard, Ohio

Job Description:

Our Safety Culture:

The safety and health of our employees is this company's most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.

We welcome our veterans to apply!

Work Hours: 3 Shift Rotation Schedule (rotates every 6 weeks); 7AM-3PM; 3PM-11PM; 11PM-7AM, Weekends as required

Location: Willard, OH

Troubleshoot, repair, install, modify, test & maintain new and existing electrical/electronic circuits, systems, components and controls of building & manufacturing equipment. Install, modify & repair electrical/electronic systems, apparatus and components of new & existing building & manufacturing equipment & controls while following guidelines of the National Electrical Code, Local Electrical Code, schematic diagrams, manufacturers manuals & specifications. Use laptop computer, internet, telephone support, email, electrical/electronic test equipment, hand tools and power tools required to perform job functions.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of where fixtures, wiring, and controls, such as light switches, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, and outlets, are installed and how they operate.
• Ability to read and follow wiring diagrams that specify where wiring, fixtures, and controls are installed or are to be hooked up and show the type of wiring, fittings, and equipment installed or to be used.
• Skill needed to remove and replace fixtures and controls, and to make repairs such as tightening connections, wrapping exposed wiring with insulating tape, and soldering loose wire leads to contact points.
• Skill needed to rearrange old or install new outlets, relays, switches, and light fixtures in existing systems, and to test circuits to see if they are complete after making repairs or installations.
• Skill needed to measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit to specified lengths and angles.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have skill in the use of hand tools and portable power tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, strippers, drills, soldering irons. Preferred knowledge of manual or power conduit benders and threaders; and a limited variety of test equipment.
• Must not be on a Final Warning
• Proficient or better performance rating.
• Demonstrated willingness to work required daily & weekend overtime as needed in a 3-shift operation.
• Must be able to meet the minimum requirements for college coursework qualifications.
• Ability to participate and complete a four-year apprenticeship program, including required college courses required to become a certified electrician.
• Candidates are required to sit for and pass apprentice testing process.

Skill Dimensions:

1. Initiative: Ability to work alone; takes action to achieve goals in a proactive manner.
2. Ability to Learn: Assimilating and applying in timely manner new job-related information that may vary in complexity
3. Planning & Organization: Ability to gather information and accurately identify the cause of work process problems in a timely manner.
4. Basic Computer Skills in the areas of Google, Word and Access in order to support IT service on off shifts.
5. Leadership: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals (subordinates, peers, superiors) toward goal attainment; modifying behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved.
6. Communication: Understands written or graphic information and able to communicate effectively with machine operators, machinists, engineers and supervision.

Successful candidates will be required to sign an apprentice agreement that includes ability to attend, complete and pass required courses.

What we offer you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs
• Diverse & inclusive work group

About Us:

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

Lakeside Book Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company's discretion.

Other details

• Job Family Manufacturing
• Job Function Mfg - Maintenance/Building
• Pay Type Hourly