Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
The Maintenance Worker position performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision. Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 6 years' experience with rendering or other similar equipment.
- Advanced welding, piping and fabrication skills a must.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational school training preferred.
- Basic knowledge of general maintenance and equipment operations.
- General mechanical aptitude; able to diagnosis problems with motors and other equipment.
- Good math skills; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Must pass skills test on 480V combination starter/breaker box and control voltage for combination box.
- Demonstrated advance welding skills.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the installation of new equipment.
- Assists the Maintenance Supervisor and/or other personnel on special fabrication and construction projects.
- Follows preventative maintenance schedule.
- Trains Level 1 and 2 Maintenance personnel.
- Troubleshoots and repairs process machinery and hydraulic equipment.
- Changes electrical breakers and electrical starters; operates voltage, amp, and ohm meters.
- Maintains clean, neat and orderly work area at all times.
- Responsible for using assigned safety equipment including a bump cap, safety glasses or goggles, welding protection, and a safety harness; responsible for being familiar with and observing all Company safety rules and regulations.
- Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings and may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
