Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician IIIElectrical Technician | Automation & Controls 70% Travel | Hands-On Technical Role Not everyone wants the same four walls every day. If you're an Electrical Technician who enjoys travel, complex troubleshooting, automation, and seeing the direct results of your work, this opportunity offers a chance to put your skills to work across a variety of facilities and projects.What You'll Do:Commission, test, and troubleshoot machine and process control systemsBuild, wire, modify, and repair electrical equipment and controlsWork with PLCs, HMIs, electrical schematics, and automation systemsDiagnose and resolve difficult electrical and electronic failuresPartner with engineers to implement innovative automation solutionsExecute equipment retrofits and continuous improvement projectsCreate preventative maintenance recommendationsTrain and mentor fellow techniciansWe're looking for someone who can work independently, think critically under pressure, and travel extensively to support customers and operations.What You'll Bring:Requires one of the following: Associate's degree with an emphasis in electronics or an electrical program and three (3) years of electrical experience OR High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of electrical experienceThorough understanding of electrical and safety standardsProficiency in using powered and manual hand tools such as soldering iron, multimeter, wrench, hammer, screwdriver, etc.Prior experience using testing equipmentAbility to understand, identify, and protect against electrical hazardsAbility to solve basic algebraic equations and electrical formulas, and understand decimals and fractionsAbility to read and understand blueprints or drawings including, but not limited to manuals, catalogues, schematics, prints or wire listsUnderstanding of automated production equipment, electrical and hardware schematics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) ladder logic, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and controls software, experience preferredUnderstanding of production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of productsExcellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processesOverview: 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 65 years. We're a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we're proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.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.