Maintenance Mechanic-All Levels/Shifts

Dart Container•Quitman, MS

About The Position

Dart Container is hiring Industrial Maintenance Mechanics at multiple levels and shifts to help maintain peak performance of equipment in its Print Production department, manufacturing plant, and facility. Mechanics install, diagnose, analyze, maintain, modify, repair, and rebuild equipment; perform preventive maintenance; assist production personnel with changeovers and setups; and dismantle defective machinery to access problem areas or install new or repaired parts. Available schedules are 7 p.m.–7 a.m. overnight or 7 a.m.–7 p.m. day shifts, working 12-hour shifts. The position requires basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability, with additional experience and technical knowledge required at Levels 2 and 3. Dart describes itself as a family-owned company with 12,000 employees and 30 locations in three countries.

Requirements

Have basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot basic problems, including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Be able to obtain and maintain a powered industrial truck (PIT) license.
Demonstrate minimum proficiency in English to support effective training and ongoing communication about safety and quality.
Level 2: Three years of experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience through trade school or training.
Level 2: Special knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
Level 2: Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot moderately complex problems.
Level 2: Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature gauges, and pressure gauges.
Level 2: Proficiency reading and following basic blueprints, manuals, and mechanical and electrical schematics.
Level 2: Experience operating test equipment and/or software.
Level 2: Working knowledge of automated controls.
Level 2: Ability to operate a PIT, hoists, and cranes and maintain PIT certification.
Level 3: Five years of experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience through trade school or training.
Level 3: Knowledge of hand tools and power tools, specialized knowledge of lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), and introductory electrical knowledge, including basic wiring principles and troubleshooting.
Level 3: Ability to perform root cause analysis, compare and investigate information, and recommend and implement resolutions.
Level 3: Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problems, including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Level 3: Advanced understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature gauges, and pressure gauges.
Level 3: Understanding of manufacturing processes and ability to inspect and repair or replace components.
Level 3: Experience using Microsoft Office, including modifying basic reports, documents, and spreadsheets in Word and Excel.
Level 3: Experience operating test equipment and/or software.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and follow basic blueprints, manuals, and mechanical and electrical schematics.
Industrial experience in paper converting, chemical or plastics processing, and/or packaging.
Vocational, technical, or associate degree in Machine Tool, Machine Maintenance, Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls, Robotics, or a related field.
Experience in electrical and mechanical trades such as HVAC, PLC, and CNC.

Responsibilities

Install, diagnose, analyze, maintain, modify, repair, and/or rebuild a variety of plant and facility equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance, including checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems and ensure machines operate smoothly and efficiently.
Assist production personnel with changeovers and setups.
Dismantle defective machines and equipment to access problem areas or install new or repaired parts.