Lead Maintenance Mechanic - Paper Center of Excellence

Are you ready to lead with purpose and drive real results?

We're seeking passionate, results-driven Lead Maintenance Mechanics to join our new paper dinnerware manufacturing Center of Excellence. With a relentless focus on manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement, you'll play a key role in keeping our operations running at peak performance!

Leola, PA, will soon be home to Dart’s new paper plate manufacturing Center of Excellence! This industry-leading facility will be an efficient manufacturing powerhouse, with the capacity to meet the growing demand for paper-based food and beverage packaging.

As our Lead Maintenance Mechanic, you will execute complex maintenance tasks across production and facilities equipment to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability. Support shift operations by coordinating resources, training team members, and driving continuous improvement as we power up Leola Paper.

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
• 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

Preferred Experience and Skills:

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

Work Schedule & Travel:

• Initial schedule will be Monday–Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
  • Will transition to 24/7 operations later this year; flexibility required.
• Travel is required (up to 50%) for the first several months/throughout 2025-2026. Travel will be for onboarding, training, ongoing operational excellence and other purposes. Travel will, for the most part, take place Monday – Friday, but some weekend travel may be required.

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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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