Manufacturing Plant Electrician
Trade Coordinator: Andie Anderson
Job Description
Manufacturing plant electricians provide basic electrical maintenance on existing equipment in factories and industrial manufacturing facilities.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED®
- Minimum of one year of high school mathematics with a grade of 'C' or better (or equivalent)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Local apprenticeship committee may require additional qualifications.
Training Requirements
See what courses are needed to complete a Manufacturing Plant Electrician Apprenticeship at RCC on our Program Maps:
Working Conditions
The work is done primarily indoors, but often requires climbing, working on ladders, and operating mechanical lifts.
Average Journey Wage
$25.03 per hour
Recommended High School or College Courses:
- Trade Skills Fundamentals-Residential Wiring
- Welding
Related Training
Approximately 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of "In Class" related training are required for completion of apprenticeship.