Maintenance Mechanic I

Dart Container; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Dart Container in Lithonia, GA is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to diagnose, maintain, repair and improve plant equipment, ensuring peak performance and safety.

You will work in a safety-conscious environment, follow GMP and use SAP PM, supporting production through reliable maintenance and timely changeovers. Training and advancement opportunities are available as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience performing routine maintenance or equivalent training.
• Math skills including basic arithmetic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a powered industrial truck (PIT) license.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot.
• Clear communication in English for safety and training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, repair and rebuild a variety of plant and facility equipment.
• Repair equipment during mechanical breakdowns or assist others.
• Assist production with changeovers and set-ups.
• Dismantle defective machines to access problem areas or replace parts.
• Read and follow blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Follow KPI targets for safety, quality, production, and efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

PIT license

English proficiency

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

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Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We're seeking a skilled IndustrialMaintenance Mechanic to be a vital part of our team, ensuring peak performance of our plant and facility equipment. From diagnosing and repairing to installing and modifying, your expertise will be crucial in maintaining our operations at their best.

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 increasesand advancement opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive work culturethat prioritizes safety
• Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and paid time off

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)
• Diagnose, maintain, modify, repair and/or rebuild a variety of plant and facility equipment
• Repair equipment during mechanical breakdowns or assist other staff in repairs
• Assist production personnel in change-over and set-ups
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas or to install new or repaired parts
• May troubleshoot basic electrical equipment problems such as changing fuses, buttons, and switches
• Learn how to read and follow blueprint, schematics and manuals
• Learn specific knowledge for a variety of skilled trades, including but not limited to, production and facility machinery and equipment, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pipefitting, carpentry, utilities, etc.
• Learn and use SAP Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order Process, production schedules and reports, HMI control panels and machine controls and settings

Core Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate must posess the following:

• One (1) year experience performing routine maintenance and determining when maintenance is needed, or comparable experience with trade school or training
• Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license
• 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

• Ability to read and follow basic blueprints, manuals, and mechanic and electrical schematics

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.

If you experience difficultyapplyingonline, you may call [phone] Ext 3390 or email us at [e-mail] for assistance.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

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