Posted 20 days ago
Industrial Electrician (Licensed)
@ Dart Container
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Dart Container is hiring a licensed Industrial Electrician to troubleshoot, repair, maintain and improve electrical systems on production equipment in a food manufacturing plant. The work is full-time, unionized, on 12-hour day and overnight shifts, starting at $38.26/hour and rising to $39.41/hour after 15 weeks.
Pay:
$38.26–$39.41 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on production and packaging equipment
- Diagnose faults in motor control circuits, starters, relays, VFDs and sensors
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment
- Support equipment overhauls, upgrades and commissioning
Requirements summary:
- Valid Ontario 442A or 309A electrician licence
- Experience troubleshooting DOL motor control systems
- Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings
- Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment
- Minimum 3 years industrial maintenance experience preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario Industrial Electrician (442A), Construction & Maintenance Electrician (309A) |
| Perks mentioned | Uniform provided |
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Dart Container
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We give people the freedom to enjoy their food and drinks on the go.
Full company description
Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food and drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, our products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Our customers around the world count on us for thoughtful design that truly meets the needs of their customers. We make products with dependable quality and deliver them with exceptional service. Our commitment to environmental stewardship is best summarized by our Eco-Forward® Design Approach to sustainable food packaging. This approach guides how we source, design, manufacture, and transport products—as well as how we educate customers and consumers on proper disposal. To learn more about our sustainability commitments, visit https://www.dartcontainer.com/sustainability/. Social Media Guidelines: https://www.dartcontainer.com/social-media-community-guidelines/
- LinkedIn followers
- 39,134
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 5,497
- Reported office locations
- 500 Hogsback Road, Mason, MI 48854, US
- Business categories
- Parking
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Dart Container
- Specialties
- food packaging
- food containers
- foam cups
- plastic cups
- paper cups
- product design
- and manufacturing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food and drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, our products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Our customers around the world count on us for thoughtful design that truly meets the needs of their customers. We…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Mason, MI |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1937 |
| Specialties | food packagingfood containersfoam cupsplastic cupspaper cupsproduct designand manufacturing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
| View page |
Job Type: Full-time, Unionized
Hourly Rate: Start at $38.26/hour, with an increase to $39.41/hour after 15 weeks, subject to successful completion of the probationary period.
Shift: 12-hour shifts (days and overnights)
What We Offer
Your safety and success are important to us. We support our electricians by providing:
- Company-provided arc-flash compliant uniforms
- Uniform laundering service
- Replacement of personal tools damaged while performing company work
- A unionized workplace focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
About the Role
We are seeking a licensed Industrial Electrician to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve electrical systems on production equipment and facility services within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on troubleshooting role requiring strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, electrical schematics, and production equipment. Successful candidates must be able to diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on production and packaging equipment.
- Diagnose faults in motor control circuits, starters, relays, contactors, sensors, VFDs, and related components.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
- Install, modify, and improve electrical systems and controls to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Support equipment overhauls, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
- Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, and quality requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Ontario Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction & Maintenance Electrician (309A) License.
- Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting:
- Direct-On-Line (DOL) motor control systems
- Motor starters, contactors, relays, overloads, and control circuits
- Electrical distribution and machine controls
- Sensors, switches, and industrial electrical components
- Strong ability to read and interpret:
- Electrical schematics
- Control diagrams
- Wiring drawings
- Standard electrical symbols
- Experience using electrical testing equipment including multimeters and troubleshooting tools.
- Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
- Ability to identify defective electrical components and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Technical Assessment
Candidates should be prepared to complete a technical assessment covering:
- Electrical fundamentals
- Motor controls and DOL circuits
- Electrical symbols and schematic interpretation
- Component identification
- Troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work 12-hour day and overnight shifts.
- Ability to lift, climb, and work in varying temperature conditions.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Excellent safety and attendance record.
- Ability to work in compliance with GMP and food manufacturing requirements.
Union Information
This is a unionized position. Successful candidates will become union members upon completion of the probationary period.
Hiring Process
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools at any stage of the recruitment, assessment, or hiring process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human decision-makers.
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.
Dart Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request. To request any accommodations, please specify in your application.
Job Type: Full-time
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