Responsible for assembly, disassembly and testing of equipment, acquiring and fabricating machine parts, and installing and troubleshooting equipment. These efforts are focused on implementing or improving processes and procedures for the manufacture of finished goods or prototypes. Day-to-Day Role: <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide service and support to production facilities to help maintain production startups and corporate service goals</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Act as a subject matter expert regarding equipment and process commissioned in production facilities</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Assemble, disassemble, install, set-up, operate, test and troubleshoot moderately complex equipment and control systems</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Identify machine failure trends and work with engineers and designers to develop, document and implement solutions that improve the throughput of finished goods manufacturing</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Read and interpret drawings, schematics, wire lists, bills of material, and various technical manuals</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Troubleshoot and repair moderately complex electrical and mechanical equipment, electronic controls, and systems including non-routine issues</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Perform modifications and retrofits to existing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Develop knowledge of automated production equipment, electrical and hardware schematics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) ladder logic, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and controls software</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Recommend preventative maintenance requirements</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide technical support to production plants and Engineering to achieve improvements in cycle-time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety and compliance of production and operations processes</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Collaborate with production personnel and other departments to gather information, draft reports, and improve equipment, processes, and products</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Recommend continuous improvement plans where efficiency, quality, safety, or service can be improved</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Identify and initiate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Order parts for new installation or replacement</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment processes</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Operate power and manual hand tools</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Mentor and train lower-level technicians and other team members</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work with minimal supervision and with limited documentation</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain and clean work area</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Promote good employee relations and high morale</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Demonstrate teamwork and respect by working constructively with co-workers and customers to achieve the best results possible</li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Follow all safety rules and procedures to ensure a safe working environment</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">All other duties assigned by the supervisor or department manager</li> </ul> Core Skills and Qualifications: The ideal candidate must possess all of the following: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Requires one of the following: <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Associate’s degree with an emphasis in automation, electrical, or mechanical program and three (3) years of automation or electrical and mechanical experience, OR</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of automation or electrical and mechanical experience</li> </ul> </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Familiar with electrical and safety standards</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to understand, identify, and protect against electrical hazards</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proficiency in using powered and manual hand tools such as soldering iron, multimeter, wrench, hammer, screwdriver, etc.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Prior experience using testing equipment</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience working with machine shop tools such as a drill press, grinder, mill and lathe</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working knowledge of MIG and TIG welding</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Prior experience troubleshooting and repairing production tooling and equipment and testing equipment</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to solve basic algebraic equations and electrical formulas, and understand decimals and fractions</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience reading and understanding blueprints or drawings including, but not limited to manuals, catalogues, schematics, prints or wire lists</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience understanding automated production equipment, electrical and hardware schematics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) ladder logic, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and controls software</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Understanding of production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working knowledge of pneumatics and electrical wiring</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to understand production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to obtain and maintain a fork truck license</li> </ul> Other Requirements <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Up to 75% domestic and international travel. At times, critical business needs may require more travel.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Requires a valid driver’s license and favourable motor vehicle report upon hire</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Requires the ability to obtain a set of personal hand tools, including but not limited to wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">A portion of work is performed in a production facility</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Exposure to extreme heat, loud noise, dirt, dust, odors, and fumes is probable</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in required areas</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Frequently push, pull, walk, sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and work overhead</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Use fine motor skills to operate hand and power tools</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Frequently lift, carry and/or move at least 50 pounds</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Frequently use visual and color acuity</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">May be required to ascend and descend ladders</li> </ul>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. <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/">https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/</a> 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.

Automation Service Technician (Mason, MI, US) @ Dart Container

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