Lead Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Boiler Room

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Date: Jan 16, 2026

Location: Plant City, FL, US

Company: Dart Container

Are you ready to take your mechanical and leadership expertise to the next level? 

We're looking for a dedicated Lead Facilities Maintenance Mechanic in our boiler room to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth operation of our plant and facility equipment.

From installation to repair, your skills will make a significant impact on our operations and our people. 

 

Shift Availability: 

  • 7:00 am - 3:30 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 You’ll Do - Results:

  • Apply advanced expertise to perform a wide variety of maintenance responsibilities for production and/or facilities machines and equipment.
  • Spend 85% of time on the floor supporting operations and personnel.
  • Lead troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency through proactive maintenance leadership.
  • Achievement of KPIs in safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service
  • Timely and accurate maintenance documentation and reporting
  • Reduction in downtime and equipment-related issues
  • Effective root cause analysis and resolution of equipment failures

 

What You Bring - Competencies:

  • Collaboration across departments and shifts
  • Communication with technical and non-technical teams
  • Continuous Improvement through lean initiatives
  • Decision Making under pressure and uncertainty
  • On-going Learning and technical adaptability
  • Personal Accountability and ownership mindset
  • Trust & Reliability in leadership and execution

Experience and Skills:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • At least two (2) year of related maintenance experience working in a fast-paced work environment
  • Experience with Compressors, Chillers, Cooling Towers, etc. 
  • Familiarity with paper processingAdvanced 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

 

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Associate or Bachelor degree 
  • Prior training experience  
  • Previous experience in a Lead role
  • Previous powered industrial truck experience  

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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If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.


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