Electrical Apprentice-AS

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform a variety of apprentice level electrical work.  This position is entry level and requires to be under responsibility of a Journeyman at all times. First year of AVTEC program.

 Specific duties include:

•  Applicants would possess state of Alaska trainee card and be enrolled in AVTEC apprentice program.


•  This level of employee would be exposed to and trained under a Journeyman with daily tasks and perform AVTEC academic training at level 1. Review of candidate to be performed by Supervisor periodically.


•  First year of AVTEC program. New constructions hours only will accrue towards 8000 hours requirement, maintenance hours do not accrue.


• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.


• The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.


• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.


• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


• Employees are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Experience with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, basic welding skills, lubrication, tune-ups, tire repairs,


• This Position Requires the person to be registered in an indentured 4 year Electrical Apprentice Program where he or she will be proctored by a WSI Electrical Journeyman through Electrical Courses I, II, III, and IV.


• Applicant must possess proficient Math Skills.


• Preferred applicants will have a valid Driver’s License.


• Ability to communicate in the English language, comprehending, speaking, reading and writing in English.

Additional Notes

Westward Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer.  We consider applicants for all position without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.  Please let us know if you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process.