Have you ever gotten a cup of coffee to go? Have you been at a luncheon and used a paper plate?

Great, you know Dart and a portion of its products!! And yes, we make portion containers too!

Dart Container is looking to hire Mechanical Technicians for our growing corporate engineering team to work in our Chicago facility. These individuals would help to support our paper processing equipment among other lines as needed. These roles would be responsible for assisting in the assembly, installation, set-up, operation, testing, and troubleshooting of our production equipment to ensure the machines are running at optimum efficiencies.

Does this sound intriguing to you? Apply now to our open position and learn where Dart can take your career!!

Day-to-Day Role:

• Set-up, operate, test, and troubleshoot moderately complex production equipment
• Adhere to established tolerances and adjust machinery as required
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and bills of material
• Diagnose and repair moderately complex mechanical equipment and instruments
• Operate power and manual hand tools
• Monitor instruments and equipment and collect operating data including calibration, inspection, testing, and repair activities to assist in making adjustments to instruments and equipment
• Devise, fabricate, assemble, and disassemble new or modified mechanical components and machinery
• Provide technical support to engineers to achieve improvements in cycle-time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety and compliance of production and operations processes
• Maintain an adequate spare parts inventory and order new or replacement parts
• Collaborate with production personnel and other departments to gather information and draft reports, and improve equipment, processes, and products
• Mentor other team members
• 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)

Core Skills and Qualifications:

Process Technician II requires one of the following:

• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in a mechanical or manufacturing process program and one (1) year of manufacturing equipment and processes, mechanical or machine maintenance and installation experience, OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of manufacturing equipment and processes, mechanical or machine maintenance and installation experience

Process Technician II requires ALL of the following:

• Proficiency in using powered and manual hand tools such as soldering iron, multimeter, wrench, hammer, screwdriver, etc.
• Math skills to include decimals and fractions
• Ability to read and understand blueprints or drawings such as manuals, catalogues, schematics, or prints
• Prior experience troubleshooting and repairing production tooling and equipment and testing equipment
• Understanding of production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes

Process Technician III requires one of the following:

• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in a mechanical or manufacturing process program and three (3) years of manufacturing equipment and processes, mechanical or machine maintenance and installation experience, OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of manufacturing equipment and processes, mechanical or machine maintenance and installation experience

Process Technician III requires ALL of the following:

• Proficiency in using powered and manual hand tools such as soldering iron, multimeter, wrench, hammer, screwdriver, etc.
• Math skills to include decimals and fractions
• Ability to read and understand blueprints or drawings including, but not limited to manuals, catalogues, schematics, or prints
• Prior experience troubleshooting and repairing production tooling and equipment and testing equipment
• Familiarity with, or ability to learn various statistical and quality methodologies such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), 5S, 8D, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Understanding of production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes
• 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

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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