Double Good’s mission is to create joy. We create joy with our delectable and award-winning popcorn. We create joy with our easy-to-use fundraising platform that raises a meaningful amount of money for youth sports and activities, empowering kids to pursue their dreams. We create joy through our Kids Foundation which hosts Double Good Days events across the country to bring all-ability fun to children with special needs and their families. As featured on the Today Show, Double Good is not just about the product; we have a strong social mission.

In recent years, Double Good has seen 40% year over year growth, and we’re excited about our future! We’re excited about the possibility of you joining our mission. We are looking for an Electrical Controls Technician to join our growing Maintenance team.

This role will be based out of our Burr Ridge office 5 days/week.

About the role:

Repair complex electrical high speed manufacturing equipment, including automated machines, control panels, communication systems and alarms
Safely repair electrical systems including up to high voltage, thermocouples, heating elements, temperature controllers, frequency drives, motor testing and photo eyes. Ability to run short conduit runs to and from a motor control panel.
Ability to convert problem issues to corrective actions and small project execution.
Able to redesign small electrical systems in a manufacturing environment in order to drive efficiency and performance improvements.
Be an effective communicator with production workers, managers, and fellow mechanics.
Be able to read and update electrical schematics.
Be able to design simple Electrical circuits.
Troubleshoot electrical problems by reading schematics.
Familiarity with programming in Allen Bradley or similar PLC environment.
HMI development experience.
Performs complex wiring and programming assignments to troubleshoot and/or improve performance of manufacturing equipment.
Knowledge of GMP’s and follow all food safety guidelines

Experience & Skills we value:

3+ years of experience in a maintenance role or Technical Engineering Degree
Specialization in automation and plc systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer proficiency
Previous experience with PLC’s (Allen Bradley and Bekhoff)

Nice to have and/or you’ll learn:

Professional Degree, Certificate or Apprenticeship
Experience in a performance-based environment (lean, six sigma, TPS)
NFPA 70e Certification
Green or Black Belt in Six Sigma
Experience in food manufacturing or high-volume fulfillment operations

We’re on a mission to create more joy in people’s lives, and that includes our internal employees. We create a place people love to be a part of, where people can discover and practice their unique skill sets, a place where they can contribute and do their best work. We do this by offering our employees:

Benefits and Perks:

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
401k with 4% Company Match
Generous PTO
11 Holidays in the year
Paid Parental Leave
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees 24/7
Company sponsored disability and life insurance
Monthly Popcorn Allowance (yup, free popcorn)
Volunteer opportunities with charity partners and the Double Good Kids Foundation
Company events (Ice Cream Trucks, Summer Shindig, Holiday Party)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone, and we encourage each person to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.

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