Lead Electrician

Dart Container; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Electrician to ensure peak efficiency of production and facility equipment. This role involves leading projects, troubleshooting complex systems, and adhering to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial electrical systems and PLCs, with a passion for continuous improvement. Join a family-focused company that values its employees and offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise can make a significant impact on operations. If you thrive in a hands-on role and are committed to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Matching

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical and electronics experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical laws and principles, including NEC.
• Proficiency in using SAP and PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects, troubleshoot complex electrical systems, and ensure safety standards.
• Audit productivity metrics and correct deficiencies as necessary.
• Perform electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs.

Skills

Industrial Electrical Systems

Problem-Solving

Leadership Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for a Lead Electrician to keep our production and facility equipment running at peak efficiency!

Spend 85% of your time on the floor, leading projects, troubleshooting complex systems, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

If you have expertise in industrial electrical systems, PLCs, and problem-solving, plus a passion for efficiency and continuous improvement, apply today!

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).
• Provide lead support over production and/or facilities electrical and electronic projects that may span multiple departments, production lines, processes and/or technologies.
• Audit the floor as required by Leader Standard Work, monitor productivity metrics, verify adherence to procedures and standard work, correct deficiencies and escalate to supervisor as necessary.
• Coordinate with supervisor to review and maintain schedules to ensure resources are available to meet schedule. Ensure that accurate information is reported, and the appropriate paperwork is completed and turned in.
• Communicate with oncoming shifts about any problems or issues that are occurring. Work with other departments to maintain or improve communications.
• Notify supervisor immediately and recommend solutions if there are issues that will prevent achievement of efficiency goals.
• Perform processes in SAP as required.
• Track and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Create, compile, and deliver required reports.
• Perform routine duties in support of shift requirements.
• Actively support Operational Excellence and effectively participate in lean initiatives.
• Complete root cause analysis and recommend solutions.
• Recommend work procedures, and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency.
• Apply advanced, complex troubleshooting.
• May also perform one or more of the following:
• Maintain, install, and repair equipment, electrical and electronic systems and facility electrical systems.
• Analyze complex control systems to resolve in-depth software/hardware and configuration problems.
• Analyze test data, and perform electrical calculations to determine source of problems and the corrective action to take.
• 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 wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints in order to diagnose problems.
• Maintain and utilize maintenance systems for work orders, breakdown reporting and track machine modifications.
• 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.

Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• At least Seven (7) years of related electrical and electronics experience working in a fast-paced work environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes.
• Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures.
• Previous plant production software experience required, SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis, compare and investigate information, and recommend and implement resolution.
• Proven analytical problem solver.
• Understanding of electrical laws and principles (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.
• 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 and 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.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, documents and spreadsheets in MS Word, and MS Excel.
• 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 training experience.
• Previous experience in a Lead role.

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