Maintenance Mechanics

Darling Ingredients•Ward, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic position performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision at our Ward Facility. This role is responsible for maintaining all equipment in good working condition, following the preventative maintenance schedule, and performing routine services, troubleshooting, and repairs on all rendering equipment. The position also involves assisting personnel on special fabrication and construction projects, performing machine repair and installation, and conducting daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment. Effective communication with operators and management, adherence to safety protocols, and proper use of personal protective equipment are essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Frequently required to push, pull, move, or lift up to 50 lbs.
Frequently required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Performs all phases of maintenance, including electrical and mechanical systems (i.e. fabricating, welding troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and performing required preventative maintenance).
Maintains all equipment in good working condition.
Follows preventative maintenance schedule.
Able to perform routine services and troubleshoot and repair all rendering equipment.
Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times.
Assists personnel on special fabrication and construction projects.
Performs machine repair and installation such as replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, run threaded piping, run weld piping, replace belting, replace bearings, welds and uses cutting torch.
Conducts daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment as needed.
Diagnoses and replaces equipment parts with little or no direction.
Communicates well with operators and management.
Responsible for using assigned personal protective equipment and required safety equipment; 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.