Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II/III

Keep Production Running. Build Your Maintenance Career.

We're looking for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our night-shift manufacturing team. In this role, you'll troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve production and facility equipment to support safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.

This night-shift position requires a strong combination of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. We highly prefer candidates who qualify at the Maintenance Mechanic III level, but experienced Mechanic II candidates may also be considered based on their overall skills and background.

Shift Availability:

• 7:45 pm - 8:00 am (Position averages 41 hours per week and has every other weekend off!)

Who we are…

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!

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…

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment

• Identify and resolve both mechanical and electrical equipment issues

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support production recovery

• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, changeovers, and rebuilds

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical drawings

• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and basic electrical systemsInspect and test machinery, motors, programmable controllers, and automated equipment

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts documentation, and maintenance logs

• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, production, and efficiency

• Operate powered industrial equipment, hoists, cranes, and aerial lifts as requiredCollaborate with production employees to identify and resolve equipment problemsTrain and mentor less-experienced maintenance mechanics as needed

What We''re Looking for:

• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, or comparable experience

• Experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot moderately complex equipment problems

• Electrical troubleshooting experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Ability to read blueprints, maintenance manuals, and mechanical and electrical schematics

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, conveyors, and production equipment

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment

• Working knowledge of automated controls and production machinery

• Ability to work independently and prioritize repairs to support production schedules

• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks, hoists, and cranes and maintain required certifications

• English-language proficiency sufficient for safety training, quality communications, and ongoing job instruction

• Candidates with 5 or more years of industrial maintenance experience and advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills may be considered for a Maintenance Mechanic III opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience maintaining equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment

• Experience in paper manufacturing, paper converting, plastics processing, packaging, chemical processing, food manufacturing, or another high-volume production environment

• Experience troubleshooting conveyors, motors, automated production equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and PLC-controlled equipment

• Experience with industrial electrical systems, VFDs, servo drives, robotics, and automation controls

• Experience with SAP PM, a CMMS, or another maintenance work-order system

• Technical degree or vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Industrial Electricity, Automation Controls, Robotics, Machine Tool Technology, or a related field

Plastics manufacturing experience is welcome but is not required. Candidates with transferable industrial maintenance experience, particularly in paper manufacturing or another high-volume manufacturing environment, are encouraged to apply. The hiring team specifically confirmed that paper manufacturing experience can transfer effectively to this operation.

If you enjoy solving complex equipment problems, combining mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and keeping manufacturing operations running at peak performance, apply today.

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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.

https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/

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