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Project Electrician

Aerotek • Ashland, VA 23005 • Posted 10 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • Contract • Mid Level

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This position is for a project electrician to help complete necessary projects on time. The role involves running rigid pipe down to gear box, wiring 3-way switches, assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components and devices associated with electrical equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans. Candidates will need to pass a hands-on test that includes bending conduit, placing conduit in a mechanical bender, knowing wire colors, and knowing the NEC.

Responsibilities

  • Running rigid (1.5 inch) pipe down to gear box
  • Wiring 3-way switches
  • Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components and devices associated with electrical equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans
  • Installing and mounting electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors, and components

Qualifications

Required

  • Bending conduit
  • Placing conduit in a mechanical bender
  • Knowing wire colors
  • Knowing the NEC

Preferred

  • Directing and training workers
  • Inspecting installation sites
  • Studying work orders and installation manuals

About Aerotek

Aerotek is a global recruitment and staffing agency that provides comprehensive staffing solutions for various industries such as aviation, construction, distribution, logistics, facilities maintenance, and manufacturing. They specialize in connecting talented individuals with fulfilling employment opportunities in fields like engineering, sciences, and professional roles.

Full Job Description

**Job Title: Project Electrician**

**Job Description**

This position is for a project electrician to help complete necessary projects on time. Candidates will need to pass a hands-on test that includes bending conduit, placing conduit in a mechanical bender, knowing wire colors, and knowing the NEC.

- Running rigid (1.5 inch) pipe down to gear box

- Wiring 3-way switches

- Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components and devices associated with electrical equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans

- Installing and mounting electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors, and components

**Hard Skills**

+ Bending conduit

+ Placing conduit in a mechanical bender

+ Knowing wire colors

+ Knowing the NEC

+ Running rigid (1.5 inch) pipe

+ Wiring 3-way switches

**Soft Skills**

+ Directing and training workers

+ Inspecting installation sites

+ Studying work orders and installation manuals

**Job Type**

This is a contract position with a duration of 90 Day(s).

**Work Site**

This is a fully on-site position in Ruther Glen, Virginia.

**Work Environment**

Manufacturing setting. PPE required: hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety vest, and safety glasses. All PPE provided except steel-toed boots. Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:30am - 4pm; Friday, 5:30am - 1:30pm. Currently working 4 10-hour shifts and an 8-hour shift, offering lots of room for overtime.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.