Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Dart Container•Leola, PA

About The Position

Apply advanced expertise to perform a wide variety of maintenance responsibilities for production and/or facilities machines and equipment, and assist in maintaining department efficiencies at maximum output levels. Work with the supervisor and support assigned personnel, materials, resources, and equipment requirements during the shift. The lead is required to spend 85% of their time on the floor. Provide lead support for production and/or facilities maintenance operations that may span multiple departments, production lines, processes, and technologies. Duties may include installing, diagnosing, analyzing, maintaining, modifying, repairing, or rebuilding complex plant and facility equipment; troubleshooting machine, electrical, control-system, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues; and inspecting or testing machinery, programmable controllers, and motors. Follow safety, quality, GMP, and production practices, support shift requirements, maintain documentation, and participate in operational excellence and lean initiatives. Dart Container is a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees, headquartered in Mason, Michigan, with 30 locations in three countries. It manufactures food and drink packaging and related products.

Requirements

At least one year of related maintenance experience in a fast-paced work environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Expert knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
Ability to perform root cause analysis, compare and investigate information, and recommend and implement resolutions.
Proven analytical problem-solving ability.
Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks, projects, and priorities effectively.
Proficiency interfacing with computers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain intricate job-related processes.
Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Ability to use technology and train employees on technology, processes, and procedures.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; familiarity with converting decimals to fractions and vice versa.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problems, including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Advanced knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges.
Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, manuals, and mechanical and electrical schematics.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including modifying basic reports, documents, and spreadsheets in Word and Excel.
Experience operating test equipment and/or software.
Ability to operate a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hoists, and cranes, and maintain PIT certification.
Minimum English-language proficiency to support effective new-hire training and ongoing safety and quality communications.

Nice To Haves

Previous plant production software experience; SAP experience is preferred in this section, though SAP experience is also listed as required in the day-to-day duties.
Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Prior training experience.
Previous experience in a lead role.
Processing experience.
Previous powered industrial truck experience.

Responsibilities

Follow and meet KPIs for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service.
Follow practices and processes that provide safe products, comply with laws and regulations, and meet company quality standards.
Follow and commit to safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Provide lead support for production and/or facilities maintenance operations across departments, production lines, processes, and technologies.
Audit the floor as required by Leader Standard Work, monitor productivity metrics, verify procedures and standard work, correct deficiencies, and escalate issues to the supervisor as necessary.
Coordinate with the supervisor to review and maintain schedules and ensure resources are available; report accurate information and complete and submit required paperwork.
Communicate problems or issues to oncoming shifts and coordinate with other departments to maintain or improve communication.
Notify the supervisor promptly of issues that may prevent efficiency goals from being met and recommend solutions.
Perform required processes in SAP.
Track and maintain appropriate documentation; create, compile, and deliver required reports.
Perform routine duties in support of shift requirements.
Support Operational Excellence and participate in lean initiatives.
Complete root cause analyses and recommend solutions.
Recommend work procedures, evaluate experimental procedures, and recommend changes or modifications to improve efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
Apply advanced troubleshooting and use predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data.
Use knowledge of multiple skilled trades; specific areas are not provided in the posting.
As needed, install, diagnose, analyze, maintain, modify, repair, or rebuild complex and specialized plant and facility equipment.
As needed, diagnose and repair complex machine and electrical problems, including interconnected components, assembly mechanisms, or automated control machines.
As needed, troubleshoot and analyze control systems to resolve software, hardware, and configuration issues.
As needed, lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; repair or replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
As needed, inspect, operate, or test faulty machinery, equipment, programmable controllers, and motors using test equipment or software to diagnose malfunctions.