THE COMPANYContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world's leading suppliers of technicial elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Our Winchester, Virginia location is seeking Electrical Apprentices to join our Electrical Department.Are you ready to shape the future with us?Continental - Winchester has a great career opportunity for an Electrical Apprentice. This is a to develop a highly skilled position within the Electrical Department that requires a commitment to the successful achievement of targeted objectives. The Electrical Apprentice will be involved in all aspects of plant mechanical equipment electrical function. The position will report directly to the Electrical Manager. This is a day light position (7 am - 3 pm) on a Monday - Friday schedule. The goal is that after training, education, and testing are completed then the Electrical Apprentice will become a Full-Time Electrician in our plant.Key Duties and Responsibilities:New equipment installation for projects within a timely mannerTroubleshooting and repair of existing equipmentResponsible for preventive maintenance for existing equipmentTimely response to projects and repair to minimize downtime for equipment and production linesQualificationsDesired QualificationsEnrollment in a formal technical training program (vocational/college level) and/or willing to enroll in the local technical college that our plant is affiliated with for the apprenticeshipMust be able to work in industrial environmentKnowledge of electrical and electronic controls, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC drives, motor controls and instruments is a plus however we will train in these areasAble to read and work from schematics and drawingsExperience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Visual BasicNo relocation or sponsorship offered for this position.*When an Electrical Apprentice becomes a Full-Time Electrician with our plant, they will most likely be working a 12 Hour Schedule that will be on Nightshift from 7 PM until 7 AM.WHY SHOULD YOU APPLYImmediate BenefitsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsAnnual BonusEmployer 401(k) MatchOn-site GymAnd more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.EEO-Statement:EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to ...@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.###.####. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.