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Welder

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Shop/Production

Location:

Reports to: Department Lead

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)

Supervision Exercised: None

 

Company Description: ACS Manufacturing is a state-of-the-art design build manufacturer of acoustical equipment enclosures, fuel tanks, turbine systems and skids. We have one of the largest facilities in the industry, nearly 300,000 square feet on 36 acres in Denison, Texas and has expanded its operation to 150,000 square feet facility in Abbeville, SC.

Job Summary: The Electrical Apprentice helps install electrical components within equipment enclosures. Works under the supervision of electricians.

 

Job Responsibilities/Duties: The Electrical Apprentice

  • Responsible assisting with assembly, installation, wiring and testing of electrical equipment.

  • Knowledge of basic electrical materials (C-boxes, conduit, fittings, wire size, and fasteners)

  • Helps connects wiring and equipment as per code and job specifications.

  • Conduit bending, pulling wire, and hanging.

  • Assist with installing light fixtures and switches.

  • Good working knowledge of hand tools

  • Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrates good listening skills.

  • General cleaning in the area

  • Obey the safety standards of ACS and follow local, state, and federal regulations.

  • Responsible for any other tasks that may arise, at any time.

 

Work Environmental & Physical Demand:

  • May stand for long periods of up to 12 hours.

  • Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. repetitively, as well as frequent twisting and bending, to meet fast paced work demands.

  • Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights (ladders, skyjacks and top of enclosures) and extreme temperatures. May work inside or outside to complete work assignments. Position requires exposure to dust and dirt.

  • Follow safety standards in working with multiple services, tools, and equipment.

 

Electrical Apprentice I Minimum Requirements/Experience:

  • Basic safety knowledge.

  • Basic math skills/ability to read a tape measure.

  • Electrical hand tool knowledge/use.

  • Basic Knowledge of electrical materials (boxes, conduit, fittings, fasteners, wire, and devices).

  • Ability to bend conduit (3/4” and 1/2”)

 

Electrical Apprentice II Minimum Requirements/Experience:

  • Electrical theory one knowledge (voltage, amperage, grounding, and wire size)

  • Basic applied trade math knowledge

  • Ability to read basic electrical blueprint symbols (plug, switch, and lights)

  • Knowledge of electrical terms and definitions

  • Ability to terminate devices correctly (plugs, switches, lights, and joints)

  • Ability to bend conduit (1/2” to 1”)

 

Electrical Apprentice III Minimum Requirements/Experience:

  • Electrical theory two knowledge (voltages, 1/0-1 phase, 3/0-3 phase, and XMFR’s).

  • Ability to read blueprints.

  • Basic NEC Electrical code knowledge

  • Overcurrent protection devices knowledge (breakers, fuses, disconnects, and panels).

  • Ability to terminate and phase electrical equipment (panels, breakers, and disconnects).

  • Ability to bend conduit (1/2” to 1-1/4”)

 

Electrical Apprentice IV Minimum Requirements/Experience:

  • Electrical theory three knowledge (conductor ampacity, nominal voltages 120/208 & 277/480, XMFR’s, grounding & bonding applications, and voltage calculations).

  • Electrical code and electrical installation knowledge

  • Able to identify electrical 1-line equipment distribution diagrams.

  • Able to read, interpret, and execute blueprint drawings (branch circuit routing of power and lighting circuits).

  • Knowledge of lighting systems, basic fire alarm, voice & data.

  • Ability to bend conduit (1/2” to 4”).

 

Management may override electrical apprentice level.

 

Other Minimum Requirements/Experience:

  • Must have at least 1 year of experience on commercial or industrial electrical projects

  • Must have own tools.

  • Must pass a drug screen and background check for employment.

 

Required Education:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

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ACS's Benefit Overview

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Insurance  (Eligible first of month after 60 days)
Major Medical/Health Insurance - Company pays portion of employee and dependents premium. 
Dental and Vision Insurance are the sole responsibility of the employee.​

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • No-cost Employee Assistance Program

  • No-cost Life Insurance (no medical exam)

  • Company paid, AD & D 

  • Company paid Workers Compensation

  • Voluntary Insurance -Employee paid, payroll deducted

  • Cobra - Employee Paid

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Observed Holiday’s Paid  (Eligible after 90 days of employment)​

  • New Years Day

  • Memorial Day

  • Independence Day

  • Labor Day

  • Thanksgiving Day

  • Christmas Day

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Vacation Paid  (after 90 days)

Retirement 401K  (Eligible after 1 year of employment)

​Company Match up to 4%

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Continuing Education/Training/Meetings​

  • Company paid training, when applicable

  • Company paid travel, when applicable

  • Company paid meetings, when applicable

  • Company paid extra events, when applicable

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Bonus  (At the owner's discretion)

 

Miscellaneous

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  • Company provided Credit Card – when applicable

  • Company provided Cell Phone, Laptop – when applicable                     

  • Company provided meals, holiday parties – when applicable

  • Company reimbursement for authorized business expenses

  • Company uniforms, employee paid

  • Social Security and Workers Compensation

  • Federal and State Unemployment Compensation​​

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