About Precision Electric of Hickory Inc.

Full Service Electrical Contracting and Industrial Controls

Started in 2010, Precision Electric of Hickory Inc. is a full service electrical contracting and industrial controls company located in Hickory, North Carolina. We provide complete support for all your electrical and automation requirements, and pride ourselves in creating long-term customer relationships.

Fully Insured with an Unlimited Electrical License

Safety is our number one priority and our technicians receive extensive training in personal and public safety regarding electrical work. We take pride in adhering to rigid health and safety guidelines to ensure every site and worker is safe.

General Contracting

Precision Electric of Hickory Inc. also holds a General Contracting License for supplemental building services. This gives us the ability to provide a one-stop option for our valued customers needing additional work such as additions, upgrades and machine setups.

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Precision Electric Leadership Team

Precision Electric’s experienced team has helped startups and established corporations design and develop electrical solutions for projects large and small.

David Oglethorpe - Precision Electric

David Oglethorpe

President, Founder

David started working in the electric industry in 1996. In 2004, he pursued his career in electric full time, and started Precision Electric of Hickory, Inc. in 2010 by himself and has grown the company to 10 employees. He holds a an Unlimited Electrical License as well as a General Contractors License.

David is married and has two children. He is a native of Hickory and enjoys mountain biking, road biking, snowboarding, wakeboarding, wake surfing, hiking, and anything outdoors.

Josh Pierce - Precision Electric

Josh Pierce

Operations/Project Manager

Josh joined Precision Electric in 2013 and is a key part of the company. He oversees operations and manages all facets of electrical projects.

Josh is married with two children and is active in his church community. He enjoys road and mountain biking, hiking, camping and has several pets.

Tracey Oglethorpe - Precision Electric

Tracey Oglethorpe

Office Manager

Tracey joined Precision Electric in 2017 and handles the accounting, bookkeeping and Human Resources. She enjoys bootcamp, walking and live music.