Maintenance Mechanic-Overnights

Join Dart Container in Lodi, CA as a member of our maintenance team!

Shift: 12:00 am - 8:30 am (we offer a $2 per hour shift premium!)

Work Days are Tuesday through Saturday

Our employees manufacture some of the most recognizable products in the world (including the iconic Red Solo Cup!), making Dart a global leader in foodservice packaging. We need leaders with a true production mindset who thrive in a highly collaborative environment and share our strong commitment to safety, quality, service and cost.

Our valued Maintenance Mechanics maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, install and repair production and/or facilities machines and equipment in accordance with established manufacturing procedures to achieve efficiency, quality and optimum production objectives. If you want an opportunity like no other to learn skills and contribute to the heartbeat of our company, Dart is the choice for you!

Family owned and operated for more than 60 years, we’re proud to offer:

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 401K and wellness incentives

Opportunities for advancement

Full tuition reimbursement

Day to Day Role:

Diagnose, maintain, modify, repair, and/or rebuild a variety of plant and facility equipment

Repair equipment during mechanical breakdowns or assist other staff in repairs

Assist production personnel in change-over and set-ups

Dismantle defective machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas or to install new or repaired parts

May troubleshoot basic electrical equipment problems such as changing fuses, buttons, and switches

Learn how to read and follow blueprint, schematics, and manuals

Learn specific knowledge for a variety of skilled trades, including but not limited to, production and facility machinery and equipment, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pipefitting, carpentry, utilities, etc.

Learn and use SAP Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order Process, production schedules and reports, HMI control panels, and machine controls and settings.

Core Skills and Qualifications:

Mechanic I must possess (Starting pay up to $25/hr - pay based on experience!):

One (1) year experience performing routine maintenance and determining when maintenance is needed, or comparable experience with trade school or training

Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa

Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures

Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license

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

Additionally, Mechanic II candidates must possess (Starting pay up to $30/hr - pay based on experience!):

Three (3) years experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience with trade school or training

Special knowledge in the use of hand-tools and power-tools

Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot moderately complex problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature, and pressure gauges

Ability to learn and understand manufacturing processes and able to inspect and repair or replace components

Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures

Proficient in reading and following basic blueprints, manuals, and mechanic and electrical schematics

Experience operating test equipment and/or software

Experience operating various hand and power tools

Working knowledge of automated controls

Ability to operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hoists and cranes, and maintain PIT certification

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

Additionally, a Mechanic III candidate must possess (Starting pay up to $33/hr - pay based on experience!):

Five (5) years’ experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience with trade school or training

Ability to perform root cause analysis, compare and investigate information, and recommend and implement resolution

Proven analytical problem solver

Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities

Special knowledge in use of assembly, thermoforming, extrusion or injection molding

Advanced understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature and pressure gauges

Understand manufacturing processes and able to inspect and repair or replace components

Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, documents and spreadsheets in MS Word, and MS Excel

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Vocational, Technical or Associate Degree in Machine Tool, Machine Maintenance, Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls, Robotics or related field

Paper Converting/Chemical Processing and/or Packaging Industrial experience

*Employees are eligible to earn cash bonuses based on meeting 97.5% of their work schedule. You will be eligible for these bonuses upon hire.

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 more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

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.

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