Overnight Electrician - Multiple Levels

Industrial Electricians are you ready for a new chapter in your career? 

…then Dart Container needs you! Answer the call to become a Dart Electrician and help maintain a large power supply environment to meet Dart’s business needs now, and in the future.  

At Dart, you’ll work in an energetic, innovative, creative environment where problem-solving is celebrated and dependability is essential. It’s a fast-paced, detail-oriented setting that includes a mix of collaboration and independent work. 

As our Electrician you will be providing support to the physical infrastructure for the entire Ada facility! It’s a position where responsibility includes; troubleshooting, diagnosing, electrical schematics, supporting our manufacturing environment and exposure to evolving technology -- and you can do it all while wearing jeans!!  

If Logic, reasoning and strategic thinking are some of your best assets, we’d like to meet you! 

Maintain, install, and repair equipment, electrical systems and facility electrical systems. Supply electrical support required to keep all departments running at a high level of efficiency, striving for 100% efficiency.

Day-to-Day Role:

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Utilize electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges
• Perform basic analog and digital circuit design by utilizing microprocessor hardware and software configurations
• Use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) including basic and ladder logic to read/write basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints in order to diagnosis problems
• Maintain and utilize maintenance systems for work orders, breakdown reporting and track machine modifications.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment
• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformer, motors, and light fixtures.  Replaces damages or broken components
• Assemble component electrical parts per specifications and bench testing before installation
• Read and thoroughly understand electrical schematics and apply that understanding to real time systems
• Update schematic drawings to incorporate changes in equipment as needed
• Plans layout of wiring and install conduit, wiring and ancillary electrical equipment
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Participate in small process improvement teams
• Learn and use SAP Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order Process

Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal Electrician I candidate must possess all of the following:

• Three (3) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, or comparable experience with trade school or training
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read/write wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints and analytical diagnosis of problems
• Basic functional knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers
• Basic functional knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges
• Knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentation
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and algebra
• Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
• Familiar with and ability to convert units (imperial to SI, etc.)
• Must have an understanding of microprocessor hardware and software configurations and be able to perform basic analog and digital circuit design
• Know how to use Multi-meter, scope, basic hand tools, and portable power tools
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Electronics Technology
• Apprenticeship training or equivalent electrical trade school
• SAP experience

The ideal Electrician II candidate will have the following: 

• Five (5) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, or comparable experience with trade school or training
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read/write wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints and analytical diagnosis of problems
• Ability to program Programmable Logic Controllers using basic and ladder logic
• Thorough understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Advanced knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges 
• Advanced knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentation
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and algebra
• Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
• Familiar with and ability to convert units (imperial to SI, etc.)
• Must have an understanding of microprocessor hardware and software configurations and be able to perform basic analog and digital circuit design
• Prior experience using software for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and work orders, SAP preferred
• Know how to use Multi-meter, scope, basic hand tools, and portable power tools
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Electronics Technology
• Apprenticeship training or equivalent electrical trade school
• Prior PIT experience

The ideal Electrician III candidate will have the following: 

• Seven (7) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, or comparable experience with trade school or training
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read, write, interpret and draw wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints and analytical diagnosis of problems
• Understanding of electrical laws and principals (KVL, Ohm’s Law, Power Law, etc.)
• Thorough understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Expert knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges
• Advanced knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentation
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problems
• Ability to make changes to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using advanced ladder logic, read/write wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints, and analytical diagnosis of problems
• Ability to originate instruction documents that can be used by other technicians to perform preventive maintenance or verify electrical system operation.
• Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and algebra
• Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
• Familiar with and ability to convert units (imperial to SI, etc.)
• Must have an understanding of microprocessor hardware and software configurations and be able to perform complex analog and digital circuit design
• Prior experience using software for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and work orders, SAP preferred
• Know how to use Multi-meter, scope, basic hand tools, and portable power tools
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Electronics Technology
• Apprenticeship training or equivalent electrical trade school
• Prior PIT experience

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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