Electrical Apprentice

Location: Shelby Township, MI, US

Electrical Apprentice

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Shelby

Req ID: 30505

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Job Responsibilities

Electrical Apprentice is responsible for learning and assisting in assembly, installation, wiring, troubleshooting, startup, and maintenance of automation equipment and systems through a structured apprenticeship program.

Phase 1 - SAFETY & SHOP TOOL TRAINING. (Approximate 40 hours)

Training in lockout/tag out, proper PPE and requirements for safety in field. Fork lifts and cranes with field test. Use of saws, drill presses and hand tools.

Phase 2 - FAB AND COMPONENT MOUNTING (Approximate1000 hours)

Drill and tap holes for p-clips, brackets, I/O blocks, tags, etc.

Manufacture a bracket. Start with cutting, drill/tap, welding and painting.

Understand concept of cable tray/raceway with emphasis on techniques of where/when to use, dividers, and tray capacity standards.

Trained in techniques of deburring raceway and cable tray, and finishing touches needed to complete. (edge guard, end caps, etc.)

Component mounting explained with screw selections, placement with consideration of tool functionality and other trades, torque requirements, and maintenance provisions.

Phase 3 –PRINT READING (Approximate 1000 hours)

Print reading with focus on symbols, three phase/single phase/24VDC and communication.

Understanding of 480V with servo wiring and AC motor wiring and fuse sizes. Transformer wiring demonstrated and explained. Proper termination practices.

Learn 120V in detail. Explain lighting circuits, fuse sizes and why it is used on machine and where.

I/O wiring explained and how it works with signals back to PLC. Symbols explained as to how each device works in unison with machine.

Understand types of communication wiring used and explain why certain ones are used in different applications. Ethernet, Profinet and Gigabit. Also explain the different types of connections and termination methods.

Phase 4 - CABLE ROUTING 101 (Approximate 1500 hours)

Training on importance of dividing high/low/communication cables in tray, cat-track and throughout tool.

Learn to match up detail numbers in prints to BOM's, the way each cable should be tagged, and significance of each style of cable.

Demonstrate importance of dress of cables with emphasis on service loops, flex points, and overall neatness. Explain switch from ty-wraps to Velcro and why this is a new industry standard.

Learn system level bonding and grounding

Phase 5 – TERMINATIONS (Approximate 1500 hours)

Show how to strip wire and cables, and many different tools that can be used for these tasks.

Demonstrate way to terminate a wire, with clear direction on proper contact and what not to do. No whiskers or insulation in termination point.

Explain ferrules and why they are used. Show how to properly crimp a ferrule and different styles of tools used to do this.

Explain ring terminals and other types of “crimp” connections. Show proper way to crimp and many different tools that can be used to do this.

Explain importance of torqueing a connection and what happens if not done properly. Emphasize implications of down time and debug issue when things are loose.

Learn to use the NEC code to determine the proper wire is being used.

Phase 6 – START UP and DEBUG (Approximate 1000 hours)

Walk through start up of machine starting with 480V checks, 120V checks, low voltage checks and the importance of print highlighting.

Explain how an I/O check is done and check with print highlighting.

Demonstrate importance and functions of safety devices. E-stops, light screens, scanners, gate switches, etc.

Debug issue until root cause is found and explain why.

Phase 7 – TEAR DOWN (Approximate 500 hours)

Show process of tearing down a machine.

Job Requirements

Education

High school diploma or GED required.

Enrollment in or willingness to participate in Fori's Apprenticeship Program.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift throughout the workday.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work from ladders, platforms, and elevated work areas.

Ability to work in manufacturing, shop, and field environments.

Ability to safely use required PPE.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.