Maintenance Mechanic - Paper Center of Excellence

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Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping things running? Join Dart’s brand-new Center of Excellence in Leola as a Maintenance Mechanic and help support the performance of our plant and production equipment. 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.

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...

• 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

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) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at [email protected]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.

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