Electrician II

Dart Container•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring an Electrician in Dallas, TX! Join a team that produces everyday plastic products like coffee lids and to-go containers, where your expertise keeps high-speed manufacturing lines running at full power. As an Electrician, you’ll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, PLCs, and industrial equipment using schematics, controls, and advanced systems to drive safety, efficiency, and reliability. Enjoy competitive pay, strong benefits, and real opportunities to grow in a stable, team-focused environment.

Requirements

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 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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