About this role
<p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkcyan;font-size:18.0pt"><strong>Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly?</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkcyan;font-size:18.0pt"><strong>We're seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanics to be a vital part of our team, ensuring peak performance of our plant and facility equipment.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkcyan;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>From diagnosing and repairing to installing and modifying, your expertise will be crucial in maintaining our operations at their best. </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkcyan"><strong>Shift Availability:</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">8pm-8am (Level 2 Mechanic)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">8am-8pm (Level 2 Mechanic) </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">7am-3pm (Level 3 Mechanic) </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkcyan"><strong>Who we are …</strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkcyan"><strong>What we offer…</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">Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more! </span></li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to earn pay increases and advancement opportunities </span></li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety </span></li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement </span></li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Paid holidays and paid time off </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkcyan"><strong>What you’ll do…</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">Install, diagnose, analyze, maintain, modify, repair and/or rebuild a variety of plant and facility equipment </span></li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <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> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <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> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <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> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkcyan"><strong>What you’ll need...</strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkcyan"><strong>Must bring:</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">Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic 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">Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license</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> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to read and follow basic blueprints, manuals, and mechanic and electrical schematics, preferred</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkcyan"><strong>In addition to the above, Level 2 candidates must bring:</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 and power-tools</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</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">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">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> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkcyan"><strong>Level 3 candidates must bring:</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">Five (5) 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 and specialized knowledge in lock-out tab\g-out (LOTO) and introductory electrical knowledge to include basic wiring principles and basic electrical troubleshooting</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to perform root cause analysis, compare and investigate information, and recommend and implement resolution</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot 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">Advanced 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">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">Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, documents and spreadsheets in MS Word, and MS Excel</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> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:darkcyan"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</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 style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in electrical and mechanical trades such as HVAC, PLC, and CNC</span></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>