Electrician Helper

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting electricians with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems. Works at construction sites, factories, businesses, and residences.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in installing electrical systems, either below 40,000 watts or above.
• Install sound systems, security systems and voice and data systems.
• Install lighting, electrical outlets, and circuit breakers.
• Thread conduit ends and connect couplings and conduit fittings using wrench.
• Secure brackets to bulkheads with screws and bolts and pull wires through conduit leading to connection boxes, switch panels, and other terminals.
• Use tools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, and wire strippers.
• Replace faulty circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire.
• Replace old fuse boxes.
• Hook up appliances for power.
• Install new lighting and ceiling fans.
• Repair motors, transformers, generators, and electronic controllers on machine tools and industrial robots.
• Consult with engineers, engineering technicians, line installers and repairers, or industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers when performing installations.
• Rewire homes and businesses.
• Assist in home inspections.