Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We're seeking a skilled Lead 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.

Shift Availability:

• 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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

What you’ll do…

• Install, diagnose, analyze, maintain, modify, repair and/or rebuild a variety of plant and facility equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly and operate efficiently
• 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

What you’ll need...

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two (2) year of related maintenance experience working in a fast-paced work environment
• Familiarity with paper processing
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Expert knowledge in multiple skilled trades (machining, electrical, welding, HVAC, PLC, CNC)
• Experience with SAP and plant production software
• Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Skilled in root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Strong documentation, organizational, and training abilities
• Experience operating PITs, hoists, and cranes; PIT certification
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
• Advanced knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature and pressure gauges
• 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
• 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
• May be required to work additional hours including weekends, holidays, and/or overtime

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.

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