Maintenance Mechanic II / III

Dart Container
North Aurora, IL

Are you ready to take your mechanical expertise to the next level? We're looking for a dedicated Facilities/Building Maintenance Mechanic to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth operation of our plant and facility equipment. From installation to repair, your skills will make a significant impact on our operations.

Compensation: Starts at $25 an hour

Shift Availability:

  • 7:30 am - 4:00pm

  • 11:45p - 8:15a with a $2 shift differential

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 increases and advancement opportunities
  • A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety
  • Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays and paid time off

What you’ll do…

  • Make repairs and upgrades to major building, electrical, and mechanical systems, while, administering various contracted services including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water pressure, fire protection and security services.
  • Assist production personnel in change-over and set-ups
  • Work on facility chillers and boilers as well as assist with maintaining building cleanliness
  • Dismantle defective machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas or to install new or repaired parts

What you’ll need...

Level 2 Candidates must bring:

    • Three (3) years’ experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience with trade school or training
    • Special knowledge in use of hand-tools and power-tools
    • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot moderately complex problems
    • Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature and pressure gauges
    • Proficient in reading and following basic blueprints, manuals, and mechanic and electrical schematics
    • Experience operating test equipment and/or software
    • Working knowledge of automated controls
    • Ability to operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hoists and cranes, and maintain PIT certification

    Level 3 candidates must bring:

    • 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 and specialized knowledge in lock-out tab\g-out (LOTO) and introductory electrical knowledge to include basic wiring principles and basic electrical troubleshooting
    • Ability to perform root cause analysis, compare and investigate information, and recommend and implement resolution
    • Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
    • 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
    • Experience operating test equipment and/or software

    Preferred 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
    • Experience in electrical and mechanical trades such as HVAC, PLC, and CNC

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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.

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] for assistance.

Posted 2025-09-24

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