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Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Job in Federalsburg, Caroline County, Maryland, 21632, USA
Listing for: Dart Container Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-21
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 33.75 - 51 USD Hourly USD 33.75 51.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Federalsburg

Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Are you an experienced Lead Mechanic who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys leading teams, solving complex equipment issues, and driving plant performance? Join our team and play a critical role in maintaining equipment reliability, supporting maintenance operations, and helping our facility achieve world-class safety, quality, and production results.

Schedule:

Work a rotating 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts, giving you every other weekend off. Available shifts: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am (includes $2/hour shift premium)

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring consumers can enjoy food and beverages anytime, anywhere. Our team members are the driving force behind our success, and we're committed to providing an environment where employees can grow, lead, and make an impact.

Competitive pay: $33.75-$51.00/hour, based on experience and qualifications $2/hour shift premium for overnight shifts Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more Career advancement opportunities and pay progression A strong safety-focused and team-oriented culture Training and development opportunities Tuition reimbursement for approved job-related programs Paid holidays and paid time off

Apply advanced maintenance expertise to perform a wide variety of maintenance responsibilities for production and facility equipment Support department efficiencies and maximize equipment uptime and output Provide lead support over production and facility maintenance operations that may span multiple departments, production lines, and technologies Spend approximately 85% of work time on the production floor supporting maintenance activities and team members Monitor safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Audit work areas through Leader Standard Work, monitor productivity metrics, verify procedural compliance, and address deficiencies Coordinate maintenance resources and schedules with supervisors to ensure operational requirements are met Communicate equipment status, maintenance activities, and operational concerns between shifts and departments Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, root cause analysis, and corrective actions on complex equipment issues Utilize predictive maintenance technologies to collect and analyze equipment performance data Create, maintain, and complete required maintenance documentation and reports Process maintenance activities and work orders within SAP Support Operational Excellence initiatives and participate in continuous improvement efforts Recommend equipment, process, and procedural improvements to increase efficiency and reliability Train, mentor, and provide ongoing development to maintenance employees Provide feedback to supervisors regarding employee performance, development opportunities, and daily operations Install, maintain, repair, rebuild, and modify complex manufacturing and facility equipment Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automated control systems Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, control systems, software, hardware, and configurations Install and maintain piping systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, valves, regulators, and related equipment Inspect, test, operate, and diagnose machinery, motors, programmable controllers, and automated production equipment using specialized test equipment and software

Required Qualifications:

Minimum two (2) years of related maintenance experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment High School Diploma or GED Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead maintenance teams Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues Expert knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and industrial maintenance practices Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and tasks simultaneously Strong computer skills and experience with maintenance systems

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