Process Technician III: Equipment & Process Optimizer

Dart Container; Randleman (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dart Container seeks a maintenance technician to coordinate and execute setup, testing, and troubleshooting of production equipment to keep machines at peak efficiency. The role covers reading drawings, diagnosing complex issues, and supporting engineers for process improvements.

Expect to work 8:00pm–8:00am, set up and operate equipment, collect data for calibration and inspection, and collaborate with other departments to enhance quality and safety. Experience with SPC/SQC and DOE is valued.

Qualifications

• Requires one of the following: Associate’s degree with three years of manufacturing equipment and processes, or high school diploma with five years of manufacturing equipment experience.
• Proficiency using powered and manual hand tools such as soldering iron, multimeter, wrench, hammer, screwdriver.
• Math skills including decimals and fractions.
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics and related manuals/drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing production tooling and equipment.
• Familiarity with statistical/quality methods (SPC, SQC, 5S, FMEA, DOE, Gage R&R).
• Understanding of production processes and quality control to optimize manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, test, and troubleshoot complex production equipment
• Adhere to tolerances and adjust machinery as required
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, BOMs
• Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment and instruments
• Operate power and manual hand tools
• Collect operating data for instrument calibration and inspection
• Fabricate and modify mechanical components and machinery
• Provide technical support to engineers for improvements
• Lead or participate in process failure investigations
• Collaborate with production and other departments to draft reports
• Suggest continuous improvement plans for efficiency and safety
• Mentor other team members

Skills

Hand tools

Reading blueprints

Mathematics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Quality methods

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

Soldering iron

Multimeter

Wrench

Hammer

Screwdriver

Job description

Dart Container seeks a maintenance technician to coordinate and execute setup, testing, and troubleshooting of production equipment to keep machines at peak efficiency. The role covers reading drawings, diagnosing complex issues, and supporting engineers for process improvements.

Expect to work 8:00pm–8:00am, set up and operate equipment, collect data for calibration and inspection, and collaborate with other departments to enhance quality and safety. Experience with SPC/SQC and DOE is valued.