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Dart Container Electrician III in Thomaston, Georgia
Electrician III
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Date: Jan 17, 2025
Location: Thomaston, GA, US
Company: Dart Container
Open Interviews: Friday, January 24, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Maintain, install, and repair equipment, electrical and electronic 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 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:
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
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
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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