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Electricians
What is an Electrician?
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Electrical construction is a dynamic and diverse industry with specialized skills.
The electrician must be able to lay out, assemble, install, repair and test entire electrical systems. Along with their electrical
training, journeyperson electricians must have a complete working knowledge of blueprint reading and know the National Electric Code
and any state or local codes. There is a hazard of electrical shock and burns from a "live" wire. Therefore safe work practices
are a must. Electricians must be mechanically inclined, physically fit and enjoy working with mathematical formulas.
Electrical work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all
temperatures and weather conditions. |
How do I Prepare for the Trade?
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o Above average reading ability
o Algebra, geometry, trigonometry courses
o Physical science
o Mechanical drawing and blueprint reading |
How do I Qualify?
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o Be 18 years of age
o Possess a high school diploma or GED (transcripts required)
o Successfully complete 1 credit of Algebra (transcripts required)
o Possess a valid drivers license
o Willing to take a drug/alcohol test
o Must not be colorblind |
What are the program specifics?
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o Length of program - 5 years
o A minimum of 8,000 hours on the job training
o A minimum of 900 hours of classroom related training
o Starting pay - 45% of journeyperson wage |
Where do I Apply?
Local Union 219 JATC
(Dickinson, Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Ontonagon, & parts of Florence & Marinette Counties)
205 East Flesheim
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
906-779-1505
Local Union 979 JATC
(Delta, Schoolcraft, Menominee Counties)
1219 First Ave. S.
Escanaba, MI 49829
906-786-1773
Local Union 1070 JATC
(Mackinac, Luce, Chippewa, Alger, Marquette Counties)
119 S. Front St.
Marquette, MI 49855
906-226-7497
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