Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II/III

Dart Container; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Product discounts

Job summary

Dart Container in Thomaston, GA, seeks an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II/III for the night shift to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. You will work with mechanical and electrical systems, read blueprints, and support preventive maintenance to ensure safe, high‑quality operations.

The role targets candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and 3+ years in industrial maintenance, offering growth toward Maintenance Mechanic III with advanced troubleshooting

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot moderately complex equipment.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and schematics.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, conveyors, and production equipment.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of automated controls and production machinery.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize repairs to support production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.
• Identify and resolve mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability.
• Respond to breakdowns and support recovery of production.
• Assist with installations, modifications, changeovers, and rebuilds.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and drawings.
• Inspect and test machinery, motors, and automated equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs.
• Support safety, quality, and efficiency improvement efforts.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint interpretation

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree or vocational training

Mechatronics

Tools

SAP PM

CMMS

Automation controls

Job description

Career Opportunities: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II/III (127884)

Requisition ID127884-Posted09/28/2026-GA-Thomaston

Keep Production Running. Build Your Maintenance Career.

We’re looking for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our night-shift manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve production and facility equipment to support safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.

This night-shift position requires a strong combination of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. We highly prefer candidates who qualify at the Maintenance Mechanic III level, but experienced Mechanic II candidates may also be considered based on their overall skills and background.

Shift Availability:

• 7:45 pm - 8:00 am (Position averages 41 hours per week and has every other weekend off!)

Who we are…

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere!

What we offer…

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!
• Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety
• Approved job‑related training and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and paid time off

What you’ll do…

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment

Identify and resolve both mechanical and electrical equipment issues

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability

Respond to equipment breakdowns and support production recovery

Assist with equipment installations, modifications, changeovers, and rebuilds

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical drawings

Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems

Inspect and test machinery, motors, programmable controllers, and automated equipment

Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts documentation, and maintenance logs

Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, production, and efficiency

Operate powered industrial equipment, hoists, cranes, and aerial lifts as required

Collaborate with production employees to identify and resolve equipment problems

Train and mentor less‑experienced maintenance mechanics as needed

What We’re Looking for:

At least 3 years of industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, or comparable experience

Experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs

Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot moderately complex equipment problems

Electrical troubleshooting experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Ability to read blueprints, maintenance manuals, and mechanical and electrical schematics

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, conveyors, and production equipment

Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment

Working knowledge of automated controls and production machinery

Ability to work independently and prioritize repairs to support production schedules

Ability to operate powered industrial trucks, hoists, and cranes and maintain required certifications

English-language proficiency sufficient for safety training, quality communications, and ongoing job instruction

Candidates with 5 or more years of industrial maintenance experience and advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills may be considered for a Maintenance Mechanic III opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience maintaining equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience in paper manufacturing, paper converting, plastics processing, packaging, chemical processing, food manufacturing, or another high-volume production environment
• Experience troubleshooting conveyors, motors, automated production equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and PLC‑controlled equipment
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, VFDs, servo drives, robotics, and automation controls
• Experience with SAP PM, a CMMS, or another maintenance work-order system
• Technical degree or vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Industrial Electricity, Automation Controls, Robotics, Machine Tool Technology, or a related field

Plastics manufacturing experience is welcome but is not required. Candidates with transferable industrial maintenance experience, particularly in paper manufacturing or another high-volume manufacturing environment, are encouraged to apply. The hiring team specifically confirmed that paper manufacturing experience can transfer effectively to this operation.

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.
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) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at [e-mail]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/