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Overview

Dart Container is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support its plastics thermoforming operation. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and performing preventive maintenance on production equipment to maximize safety, uptime, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment and facility systems.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on thermoforming and auxiliary equipment.
  • Assist with machine setups, changeovers, and production startups.
  • Repair and replace mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, and basic electrical components.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and schematics.
  • Maintain maintenance records and work orders.
  • Support continuous improvement, safety, and quality initiatives.
  • Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
  • Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and automated equipment.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and basic electrical schematics.
  • Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Shifts Available: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday and 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Monday-Friday.
  • Dart Container is a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k
PTO
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