Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Plastics/Thermoforming

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Plastics/Thermoforming

Shifts Available: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support our plastics thermoforming operation. This role is responsible for 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience maintaining thermoforming equipment strongly preferred.
• Plastics manufacturing, thermoforming, packaging, extrusion, or injection molding experience.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and automated controls.
• Technical degree, trade school certification, or related maintenance training.
• Candidates with hands-on thermoforming maintenance experience will receive priority consideration.

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.