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Maintenance Mechanic - Multiple Levels

Dart Container
Quitman, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic - Multiple Levels position at Dart Container?

Now Hiring Industrial Mechanics in Quitman, MS!

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We're seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to be a vital part of our team, ensuring peak performance of our plant and facility equipment. From diagnosing and repairing to installing and modifying, your expertise will be crucial in maintaining our operations at their best.

Compensation:

  • Starting at $22 an hour!

Shift Availability:

  • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Who we are...

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere!

What we offer...

  • Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!

  • Ability to earn pay increasesand advancement opportunities

  • A supportive and inclusive work culturethat prioritizes safety

  • Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement

  • Paid holidays and paid time off

What you'll do...

  • Install, diagnose, analyze, maintain, modify, repair and/or rebuild a variety of plant and facility equipment

  • 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

  • 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

What you'll need...

Level I

  • 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

Level II

  • Three (3) years' experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience with trade school or training
  • Previous experience in mechanical maintenance, with a solid understanding of repairing and maintaining industrial equipment.
  • Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature and pressure gauges

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.

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) 545-3278Ext 3370 or email us atADArequests@dart.biz.Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficultyapplyingonline, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.

 

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