Apprentice Electrician (Contract)

 Job Title: TDLR Licensed Apprentice Electrician, Doota Industrial America

Job Type: Contract

Location: Samsung Semiconductor Plant, Taylor Texas

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 am start time

We are currently seeking a skilled Apprentice Electrician to join our team for a 3-6 month contract at the Samsung Semiconductor Plant in Taylor Texas. 

What You’ll Do

1. Conduit Installation:

•  Measuring, cutting, threading, and bending EMT and RMC conduit.
•  Planning conduit runs based on NEC requirements and job specifications.
•  Pulling wires through conduit efficiently and safely.

2. Wire Termination:

•  Stripping wires cleanly without damaging conductors.
•  Crimping and terminating connectors
•  Making terminations for terminal blocks, DIN rails, and screw terminals.
• Working with twisted-pair, coaxial, and low-voltage cables (e.g., Cat5e/6).

3. Automation and Control Systems:

•  Familiarity with basic components: relays, contactors, sensors, actuators, and motor starters.
•  Wiring for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and control panels.

4. Electrical Testing and Troubleshooting:

•  Using a multimeter to test voltage, resistance, and continuity.
•  Testing communication cables (e.g., Cat5e/6) with cable testers.
• Diagnosing and fixing faults in wiring or automation circuits.

5. Safety Procedures:

•  Understanding OSHA and NEC safety rules.
• Performing lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for automation systems.
•  Using personal protective equipment (PPE) properly (e.g., gloves, safety glasses).

Mechanical Skills

6. Tool Proficiency:

•  Use of conduit benders (manual and hydraulic).
• Drills, saws, and knockout punches for installing conduit.
•  Basic hand tools like screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, and wire strippers.

7. Blueprint and Schematic Reading:

•  Interpreting electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and conduit layout plans.
•  Following one-line diagrams and control circuit schematics.

8. Labeling and Organization:

•  Marking wires and conduit for easy identification.
•  Keeping panels and terminations neat and organized for troubleshooting.
•  Quickly identifying and addressing wiring or circuit issues.
•  Adapting to unexpected changes in job requirements.

• OSHA 10 Certification
• Licensed Apprentice electrician with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
• Work on site in Taylor, Texas at the Samsung construction site
• Work Monday through Friday starting at 6:30am.  
• Bilingual is a plus (English and Spanish) 

Skills and Physical Requirements:

•  Must have a high mechanical aptitude, good with their hands, organized and analytical. 
•  Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, climbing ladders, stairs and scaffolding. 
•  Must possess physical strength to pull wires and cables through conduits. 
•  Must be able to frequently lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable with heights