Do you want to be a valued part of a winning team?


Our growth at Dart Container relies on extraordinary talent, like you, who is always looking for a better way and believe anything is possible. We believe business is a human endeavor and place a lot of value on our employees and the contributions they make on a daily basis to our success.


We are looking for Maintenance Mechanics who have a good work ethic, self-motivation, and a willingness to comply with all safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices. If you want an opportunity like no other to learn skills and contribute to the heartbeat of our company, Dart is the choice for you!


In this role, you will safely and timely perform routine and non-routine equipment maintenance to maximize product quality and efficiency. There are so many opportunities and different aspects of the job to learn and keep each day exciting. We have a friendly atmosphere, safe working environment and great pay.


Who is our ideal candidate?
Level 1 candidates must bring:

• One (1) year experience performing routine maintenance and determining when maintenance is needed, or comparable experience with trade school or training
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• 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
• Ability to read and follow basic blueprints, manuals, and mechanic and electrical schematics, preferred

In addition to the above, Level 2 candidates must bring:

• Three (3) years’ experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience with trade school or training
• Special knowledge in use of hand-tools and power-tools
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot moderately complex problems
• Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature and pressure gauges
• Proficient in reading and following basic blueprints, manuals, and mechanic and electrical schematics
• Experience operating test equipment and/or software
• Working knowledge of automated controls
• Ability to operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hoists and cranes, and maintain PIT certification

Level 3 candidates must bring:

• Five (5) years’ experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience with trade school or training
• Special knowledge in use of hand-tools, power-tools and specialized knowledge in lock-out tab\g-out (LOTO) and introductory electrical knowledge to include basic wiring principles and basic electrical troubleshooting
• Ability to perform root cause analysis, compare and investigate information, and recommend and implement resolution
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Advanced understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature and pressure gauges
• Understand manufacturing processes and able to inspect and repair or replace components
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, documents and spreadsheets in MS Word, and MS Excel
• Experience operating test equipment and/or software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and/or packaging industrial experience
• Vocational, Technical or Associate Degree in Machine Tool, Machine Maintenance, Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls, Robotics or related field
• Experience in electrical and mechanical trades such as HVAC, PLC, and CNC

Shift Availability:
Continuously Operating Plant - 24/7 with a 2-2-3 schedule

• A Shift - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
• M-F 8a - 4p
• All shifts offer overtime as needed
  

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 more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.
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/
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 ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.
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