About this role
<p><span style="background-color:white;color:#0054a2"><em><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, install and repair production and/or facilities machines and equipment in accordance with established manufacturing procedures to achieve efficiency, quality and optimum production objectives. </span></em></span></p> <p><span style="color:darkcyan;font-size:18.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Day-to-Day Role:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Install, diagnose, analyze, maintain, modify, repair and/or rebuild a variety of plant and facility equipment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Repair equipment during mechanical breakdowns or assist other staff in repairs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist production personnel in change-over and set-ups</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Dismantle defective machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas or to install new or repaired parts</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">May perform one or more of the following responsibilities within production or facilities maintenance:</span> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Communicate with operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human error contributed to the problems</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Layout, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist machinist / fabricators in fabricating parts</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Follow specification of basic blueprints, manuals and schematic drawings, install, maintain and repair equipment, machinery, physical structures and plumbing/electrical systems.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Use tools ranging from common hand tools and power tools, such as hammers, saws, drills and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic devices. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hoist, crane, and aerial lift</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Inspect, operate, or test faulty machinery, equipment, programmable controllers, and motors to diagnose machine malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and apply knowledge of the functional operation of machinery </span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Maintain accurate documentation for assignments, machine repairs, parts inventory, and maintenance logs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Learn and use SAP Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order Process, production schedules and reports, HMI control panels and machine controls and settings</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Prioritize work assignments to ensure efficiency and that production schedules can be met</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Train other Maintenance Mechanics as required</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> May troubleshoot basic electrical equipment problems such as changing fuses, buttons, and switches</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Utiltize specific knowledge for a variety of skilled trades, including but not limited to, production and facility machinery and equipment, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pipefitting, carpentry, utilities, etc.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color:darkcyan;font-size:18.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Core Skills and Qualifications:</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:darkcyan;font-size:18.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Three (3) years’ experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience with trade school or training </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Special knowledge in use of hand-tools, power-tools</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot moderately complex problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature and pressure gauges</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Ability to learn and understand manufacturing processes and able to inspect and repair or replace components.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Proficient in reading and following basic blueprints, manuals, and mechanic and electrical schematics</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Experience operating test equipment and/or software</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience operating various hand and power tools</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Working knowledge of automated controls</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hoists and cranes, and maintain PIT certification</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color:darkcyan;font-size:18.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preferred Skills and Qualifications:</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and/or packaging industrial experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Vocational, Technical or Associate Degree in Machine Tool, Machine Maintenance, Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls, Robotics or related field </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, d</span>ocuments and spreadsheets in MS Word, and MS Excel</li> <li>Experience in electrical and mechanical trades such as HVAC, PLC, and CNC</li> </ul><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><em><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Overview: </span></strong></em></span><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em><span style="color:#3e3e3c">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.</span></em></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><em><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt">Benefits:</span></strong></em><em><span style="font-size:10.5pt"> 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.</span></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">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.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.</span><br><br><span style="font-size:10.5pt">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.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/">https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">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.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.</span></span></p>