Maintenance Mechanic I - Overnights

Dart Container; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I for overnight shifts to inspect, troubleshoot and repair a range of production and facility equipment. You will work to meet safety, quality and efficiency KPIs while supporting changeovers and preventive maintenance programs.

Ideal candidates bring at least one year of maintenance experience or relevant trade school training, basic math and mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience maintaining routine equipment or equivalent trade school training.
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to convert decimals to fractions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of machines, tools, repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a PIT license.
• Proficient English for safety training and communications.
• Ability to read and follow basic blueprints, manuals, and schematics (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair production or facility equipment to meet KPI targets for safety, quality and efficiency.
• Diagnose issues and perform repairs; assist others with major breakdowns and changeovers.
• Learn and use SAP PM and Work Order processes for planned maintenance.
• Read blueprints and schematics to locate problems and plan repairs.
• Operate and understand basic electrical components like fuses, switches and panels.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Basic math

Decimals to fractions

Mechanical aptitude

PIT license

English proficiency

Reading blueprints

Education

Trade school or equivalent training

Tools

SAP PM

HMI systems

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintenance Mechanic I - Overnights (127812)

Requisition ID127812-Posted09/25/2026-MS-Quitman

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair production and/or facilities equipment in accordance with established manufacturing procedures to achieve efficiency, quality and optimum production objectives.

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 possess all of 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 at [e-mail]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call [phone] Ext 3390 or email us at [e-mail] for assistance. #LI-LB1