Lead Maintenance Mechanic - Paper Center of Excellence

Lead Maintenance Mechanic - Paper Center of Excellence We’re seeking passionate, results-driven Lead Maintenance Mechanics to join our new paper dinnerware manufacturing Center of Excellence. With a relentless focus on manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement, you’ll play a key role in keeping our operations running at peak performance! Leola, PA, will soon be home to Dart’s new paper plate manufacturing Center of Excellence! This industry-leading facility will be an efficient manufacturing powerhouse, with the capacity to meet the growing demand for paper-based food and beverage packaging. As our Lead Maintenance Mechanic, you will execute complex maintenance tasks across production and facilities equipment to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability. Support shift operations by coordinating resources, training team members, and driving continuous improvement as we power up Leola Paper. Available Shift 7:00 pm - 7:00 am What You’ll Do Apply advanced expertise to perform a wide variety of maintenance responsibilities for production and/or facilities machines and equipment. Spend 85% of time on the floor supporting operations and personnel. Lead troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts. Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency through proactive maintenance leadership. Achievement of KPIs in safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service. Timely and accurate maintenance documentation and reporting. Reduction in downtime and equipment-related issues. Effective root cause analysis and resolution of equipment failures. What You Bring - Competencies Collaboration across departments and shifts. Communication with technical and non-technical teams. Continuous Improvement through lean initiatives. Decision Making under pressure and uncertainty. On-going Learning and technical adaptability. Personal Accountability and ownership mindset. Trust & Reliability in leadership and execution. Experience and Skills High School Diploma or GED. At least two (2) year of related maintenance experience working in a fast-paced work environment. Familiarity with paper processing. Advanced mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. Expert knowledge in multiple skilled trades (machining, electrical, welding, HVAC, PLC, CNC). Experience with SAP and plant production software. Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. Skilled in root cause analysis and problem-solving. Strong documentation, organizational, and training abilities. Experience operating PITs, hoists, and cranes; PIT certification. Demonstrated leadership skills. Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa. Advanced knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature and pressure gauges. Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, documents and spreadsheets in MS Word, and MS Excel. Experience operating test equipment and/or software. Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues. May be required to work additional hours including weekends, holidays, and/or overtime. Preferred Experience and Skills Prior training experience. Previous experience in a Lead role. 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. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state. If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dart Container