Maintenance Mechanic I

Dart Container; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Pay increases and advancement

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to keep plant and facility equipment running smoothly. You will diagnose, repair, install, and modify machines, supporting safety, quality, and production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, familiarity with SAP Preventive Maintenance, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics. We offer comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 1 year of routine maintenance experience or equivalent trade training.
• Math includes simple arithmetic operations.
• Ability to read decimals and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, repair and/or rebuild plant equipment.
• Repair equipment during breakdowns and assist other staff.
• Assist production with changeovers and setup.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

PIT license

Education

Trade school or training

Tools

SAP Preventive Maintenance

Job description

Are you a hands‑on problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We're seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance 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!

Shift Availability:

• 8pm-8am, rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

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.

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

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