Electrician - I, II and III - Dart Container - Chicago, IL

Day to Day Role

• 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 Electrician I candidate must possess all of the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 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
• Understanding of microprocessor hardware and software configurations and ability 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
• Ability to work 12-hour overnights on a COP schedule

In addition to the level I requirements listed above; an Electrician II candidate must possess:

• Five (5) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, or comparable experience with trade school or training
• 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license

In addition to the level I & II requirements listed above; an Electrician III candidate must possess:

• Seven (7) years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, or comparable experience with trade school or training
• Understanding of electrical laws and principals (KVL, Ohm’s Law, Power Law, etc.)
• Expert knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges
• 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.

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
• SAP experience

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