Industrial Electrician / Puckett Center / Columbus Technical College - Training / Education

The Industrial Electrician SkillBridge program provides transitioning service members with structured, hands-on training to prepare for entry-level roles in industrial electrical maintenance and installation. Participants receive instruction in electrical safety, AC/DC theory, motor controls, industrial wiring, and troubleshooting techniques used in manufacturing and industrial environments. The program emphasizes applied technical skills, safety compliance, and professional readiness aligned with state-approved curriculum standards.

ABOUT THE JOB

Industrial Electricians install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment used in industrial and manufacturing environments. Participants gain hands-on experience working with electrical distribution systems, motors, motor controls, industrial wiring, and basic programmable logic controller (PLC) concepts. Duties include interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints, performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and following OSHA and NFPA safety standards. This SkillBridge opportunity prepares service members for entry-level industrial electrician and maintenance technician roles in manufacturing, logistics, utilities, and industrial facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment in industrial and manufacturing environments
• Work with electrical distribution systems, motors, motor controls, and industrial wiring
• Interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose faults
• Follow OSHA and NFPA safety standards

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Eligible for DoD SkillBridge participation
• Ability to perform hands-on work in industrial environments
• Willingness to follow safety standards and wear required PPE
• Interest in skilled trades, industrial maintenance, or electrical careers

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Must be eligible for DoD SkillBridge participation- Ability to perform hands-on work in industrial environments- Willingness to follow safety standards and wear required PPE- Interest in skilled trades, industrial maintenance, or electrical careers

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force

BENEFITS✨

• Hands-on experience in a structured training environment
• Exposure to potential employers through job placement and job shadowing opportunities
• Industry-aligned training and credentials

OTHER

Please review our accelerated programs and express interest here: https://www.columbustech.edu/puckettcenter/This SkillBridge opportunity is an education and training–based program delivered by Columbus Technical College through the Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr. VECTR Workforce Development Center. Participation does not guarantee employment but provides industry-aligned training, credentials, and exposure to potential employers through job placement and job shadowing opportunities. The Puckett Center has a network of employers for interview and placement.