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Industrial Master Electrician
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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$64,390 / year median in Michigan
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Starting Pay Range:
$36.00 - $40.00/hourly + overtime as neededEssential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Execute tasks as directed by electrical engineers, project engineers, and superintendents
- Develop task lists, and facilitate the execution of tasks by journeyman and apprentice teams
- Conduct and verify Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) of electrical sources prior to commencing work
- Work with peers and apprentices to disassemble power distribution electrical equipment, replace defective, worn, or failed system components, and reassemble equipment
- Develop project level material lists and supply them to those responsible for purchasing
- Gather tools and supplies to be used at the work site from internal stock, and suppliers
- Measure, cut, and bend EMT conduit, and thread rigid conduit
- Field-fit and install Unistrut frames and hangers, cable tray, and conduit piping
- Complete manual, and mechanically supported wire pulls and terminations
- Trace and label power distribution and control wiring prior to equipment removal
- Install/mount electrical system equipment including panels, disconnects, junction boxes, and motors
- Mentor journeymen, sign hours for apprentices, and supervise the team's overall quality of work
- Maintain tools and equipment and keep supplies and parts in order
- Perform other routine jobsite duties as directed by site management
Skills & Requirements:
- Willingness to travel full time (100% travel), and complete work nationwide
- Own and maintain a vehicle that is reliable and suited for interstate transportation
- Own and maintain a basic set of hand tools (wrenches and sockets