Electrician - Multi Level Opening - $25 an hour!
Employment Type : Full-Time
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 environment to meet Dart’s business needs now, and in the future - multiple shift opportunitys!!!
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 one of our Electrician's you will be maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment, electrical systems and facility electrical systems for the entire Chicago facility! It’s a position where responsibility includes, troubleshooting, diagnosing, electrical schematics, supporting our manufacturing environment and exposure to evolving technology!!
If Logic, reasoning and strategic thinking are some of your best assets, we’d like to meet you!
Electrician I -
- 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 candidate must possess all of the following:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Three (3) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, or comparable experience with trade school or training
- 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
Electrician II -
- Utilize electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges
- Perform 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
- Draw electrical schematics
- Understand precedence relationships (e.g. sequence of events)
- 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 and repair complex machine and electrical and electronic problems including non-routine electrical issues such as power quality
- 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
- Plan layout of wiring and install conduit, wiring and ancillary electrical equipment
- Install power supply wiring and conduit and troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Completes root cause analysis and recommends solutions
- Participate in small process improvement teams
- Train other electricians
- Use SAP for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order Process
Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Five (5) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, or comparable experience with trade school or training
- 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
- 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:
- Prior experience using software for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and work orders, SAP
- Associates Degree in Electronics Technology
- Apprenticeship training or equivalent electrical trade school
- Prior PIT experience
Electrician III -
- Utilize electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges
- Perform 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
- Understand precedence relationships (e.g. sequence of events)
- Lead electrical or electronic projects requiring installation or upgrade
- Compile documents, analyze test data, and perform electrical calculations to determine source of problems and the corrective action to take.
- 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 and repair complex machine and electrical and electronic problems including non-routine electrical issues such as power quality
- Assemble component electrical parts per specifications and perform bench testing before installation
- Read, understand, interpret, draw and update electrical schematics and drawings
- Plan layout of wiring and install conduit, wiring and ancillary electrical equipment
- Install power supply wiring and conduit and troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Conduct root cause analysis and make recommendations
- Lead process improvement initiatives and/or cross functional team projects
- Serve as a technical resource for less experienced Electricians and maintenance staff
- Apply advanced, complex troubleshooting
- May analyze complex control systems to resolve in-depth software/ hardware and configuration problems
- Train other Electricians
- Use SAP for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order Process
Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Seven (7) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, or comparable experience with trade school or training
- 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: As the manufacturer of Dart® and Solo® brand products, Dart Container is an industry leading single-use food and beverage packaging company. With 15,000 employees and 40+ locations worldwide, Dart offers more than 4,000 products used every day in restaurants, hospitals, schools and homes around the globe.
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. https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/
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