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Industrial Electrician Apprentice

Marmon Holdings · Sauget, IL · $28.39–$40.56 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What electrical work have you done so far, at school, at home or on a job?

What they are checking: Their starting point, since much of this role is learning the trade from experienced electricians.

Tell me about a time you learned something hard by watching and practicing alongside someone more experienced.

What they are checking: Whether they learn well from mentors, which is the core of an apprenticeship.

Why do you want to become an industrial electrician?

What they are checking: Whether they are committed to the multi-year path of learning the trade.

What would you do

A senior electrician asks you to do something you have not been trained on. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up when unsure instead of guessing on dangerous work.

A machine goes down and production wants it back right away. How do you stay safe while moving fast?

What they are checking: Whether they hold to safety steps under pressure, which the plant cannot compromise on.

About the work

Explain the difference between voltage, current and resistance in your own words.

What they are checking: Basic electrical understanding that every apprentice needs before working on live plant equipment.

How do you use a multimeter to check whether a circuit is dead before you touch it?

What they are checking: Whether they know test-before-touch, the habit that prevents electrical injuries.

What is lockout/tagout, and why does it matter for an electrician in a copper tube plant?

What they are checking: Whether they take energy isolation seriously around large industrial machinery.

How do you approach troubleshooting a machine that will not start?

What they are checking: Whether they work step by step from power to controls, the mindset the plant is looking for.

Have you read a wiring diagram or electrical print? What did you find tricky about it?

What they are checking: Their comfort with prints, which they will use daily to install and repair equipment.

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The full job description

As published by Marmon Holdings.

Cerro Flow Products LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Responsible for assisting more experienced electricians with the installation, repairs and maintenance of electrical components, wiring and electrical equipment in all machinery and facilities. Utilizes tools and testing equipment to complete electrical work. A significant portion of this role is to learn the trade from more experienced coworkers. Pay Range: $28.39-$40.56 per hour Location: Sauget, IL Keep the Plant Powered and Running At Cerro Flow Products, a Marmon Holdings company backed by Berkshire Hathaway, our maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping production running safely and efficiently. We're looking for electrically minded individuals who enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving problems, and taking pride in keeping machinery operating at its best. Whether your background is in industrial electrical work, manufacturing, automation, or a related trade, we encourage you to apply. What You'll Do As an Industrial Electrician, you'll help install, repair, and maintain the electrical systems and equipment that keep our operation running. Working alongside experienced electricians, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while learning the trade and contributing to a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include: • Assisting more experienced electricians with the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical components, wiring, and electrical equipment in all machinery and facilities. • Utilizing tools and testing equipment to complete electrical work. • Troubleshooting problems, identifying root causes, and proposing and implementing solutions to support production operations. • Troubleshooting and re-wiring high-speed and/or highly automated equipment such as AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, servo motors, and PLC I/O modules. • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics. • Following safety policies and procedures, including lock-out/tag-out and electrical safety. • Learning the trade from more experienced coworkers as you build your skills. What You'll Gain At Cerro Flow, you'll find more than a job, you'll build a long-term career with a stable organization that values skilled tradespeople. When you join our team, you'll gain: • Competitive hourly pay based on experience per our CBA • Comprehensive benefits , including medical, dental, vision, and more. • 401(k) with company match to help you prepare for the future. • Long-term stability with a global organization backed by Berkshire Hathaway. • Hands-on, meaningful work where no two days are exactly the same. • Opportunities to learn and grow alongside experienced electricians. • A team-oriented environment that values problem-solving, craftsmanship, and reliability. • The chance to make a direct impact by helping keep a world-class manufacturing operation running. What We're Looking For • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds. • Highly motivated, self-directed individual. • Knowledge of safety policies and procedures (e.g., lock-out/tag-out, electrical safety). • Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and propose and implement solutions to support production operations. • Ability to troubleshoot and re-wire high-speed and/or highly automated equipment such as AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, servo motors, and PLC I/O modules preferred. • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics. • Ability to work off shifts (evenings and overnights) and overtime as necessary. Must be able to work in varying temperatures and climates. • Knowledge of grounded delta electrical environment preferred. Compensation & Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off • Paid holidays • Life insurance • Disability coverage • Employee assistance programs • Additional voluntary benefits Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. Cerro Flow Products LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to membership in any protected class. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application process, please email careers@marmon.com and include the title and location of the position. Pay Range: 30.60 - 37.40 We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more! Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law . We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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