Dart Container
Maintenance Mechanic III
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Date: Sep 7, 2025
Location: Horse Cave, KY, US
Company: Dart Container
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.
Shift Availabilty
7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Day-to-Day Role:
Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.
Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Install, diagnose, analyze, 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 perform one or more of the following responsibilities within production or facilities maintenance:
Communicate with operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human error contributed to the problems
Layout, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
Assist machinist / fabricators in fabricating parts
Follow specification of basic blueprints, manuals and schematic drawings, install, maintain and repair equipment, machinery, physical structures and plumbing/electrical systems.
Use tools ranging from common hand tools and power tools, such as hammers, saws, drills and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic devices.
Operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hoist, crane, and aerial lift
Inspect, operate, or test faulty machinery, equipment, programmable controllers, and motors to diagnose machine malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and apply knowledge of the functional operation of machinery
Perform preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly and operate efficiently
Maintain accurate documentation for assignments, machine repairs, parts inventory, and maintenance logs
Learn and use SAP Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order Process, production schedules and reports, HMI control panels and machine controls and settings
Prioritize work assignments to ensure efficiency and that production schedules can be met
Train other Maintenance Mechanics as required
May troubleshoot basic electrical equipment problems such as changing fuses, buttons, and switches
Utiltize 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.
Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:
Five (5) years’ experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience with trade school or training
Special knowledge in use of hand-tools, power-tools
Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
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 with extrusion/thermoforming machinery and equipment.
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
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and/or packaging industrial experience
Vocational, Technical or Associate Degree in Machine Tool, Machine Maintenance, Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls, Robotics or related field
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.
https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/
If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.
If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.
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Apply now »
Date: Sep 7, 2025
Location: Horse Cave, KY, US
Company: Dart Container
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.
Shift Availabilty
7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Day-to-Day Role:
Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.
Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Install, diagnose, analyze, 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 perform one or more of the following responsibilities within production or facilities maintenance:
Communicate with operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human error contributed to the problems
Layout, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
Assist machinist / fabricators in fabricating parts
Follow specification of basic blueprints, manuals and schematic drawings, install, maintain and repair equipment, machinery, physical structures and plumbing/electrical systems.
Use tools ranging from common hand tools and power tools, such as hammers, saws, drills and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic devices.
Operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hoist, crane, and aerial lift
Inspect, operate, or test faulty machinery, equipment, programmable controllers, and motors to diagnose machine malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and apply knowledge of the functional operation of machinery
Perform preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly and operate efficiently
Maintain accurate documentation for assignments, machine repairs, parts inventory, and maintenance logs
Learn and use SAP Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order Process, production schedules and reports, HMI control panels and machine controls and settings
Prioritize work assignments to ensure efficiency and that production schedules can be met
Train other Maintenance Mechanics as required
May troubleshoot basic electrical equipment problems such as changing fuses, buttons, and switches
Utiltize 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.
Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:
Five (5) years’ experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience with trade school or training
Special knowledge in use of hand-tools, power-tools
Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
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 with extrusion/thermoforming machinery and equipment.
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
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and/or packaging industrial experience
Vocational, Technical or Associate Degree in Machine Tool, Machine Maintenance, Industrial Electrician, Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls, Robotics or related field
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.
https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/
If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.
If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.
#LI-AM1