Electrical Technician III

Dart Container; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Dart Container in Leola, PA seeks an Electrical Technician who thrives on travel and hands-on problem solving across multiple facilities.

You will commission, test, and troubleshoot machine and process control systems, build and repair electrical equipment, and work with PLCs, HMIs, and schematics to implement automation improvements across sites. Travel up to 70% is required, and you will mentor fellow technicians while ensuring safety standards and quality.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electronics or an electrical program with three years of electrical experience
• High school diploma or equivalent with five years of electrical experience
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety standards
• Ability to read blueprints or drawings including manuals, schematics, prints or wire lists
• Understanding of PLC ladder logic, HMI, and controls software

Responsibilities

• Commission, test, and troubleshoot machine and process control systems
• Build, wire, modify, and repair electrical equipment and controls
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, electrical schematics, and automation systems
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and electronic failures
• Partner with engineers to implement automation solutions
• Execute equipment retrofits and continuous improvement projects
• Create preventative maintenance recommendations
• Train and mentor fellow technicians

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC ladder logic

HMI programming

Electrical safety standards

Blueprints & schematics

Mentoring technicians

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Three years electrical experience

High school diploma

Five years electrical experience

Tools

Soldering iron

Multimeter

Wrench

Screwdriver

Testing equipment

Job description

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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 systems
• Build, wire, modify, and repair electrical equipment and controls
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, electrical schematics, and automation systems
• Diagnose and resolve difficult electrical and electronic failures
• Partner with engineers to implement innovative automation solutions
• Execute equipment retrofits and continuous improvement projects
• Create preventative maintenance recommendations
• Train and mentor fellow technicians

We'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 experience
• Thorough understanding of electrical and safety standards
• Proficiency in using powered and manual hand tools such as soldering iron, multimeter, wrench, hammer, screwdriver, etc.
• Prior experience using testing equipment
• Ability to understand, identify, and protect against electrical hazards
• Ability to solve basic algebraic equations and electrical formulas, and understand decimals and fractions
• Ability to read and understand blueprints or drawings including, but not limited to manuals, catalogues, schematics, prints or wire lists
• Understanding of automated production equipment, electrical and hardware schematics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) ladder logic, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and controls software, experience preferred
• Understanding of production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes

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 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.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at(800) 545-3278Ext 3370 or email us [e-mail] calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

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