Maintenance Mechanic

R.E. Darling Co.•Tucson, AZ

14d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and performs equipment and facility maintenance, supporting production needs under supervisory input from the Maintenance Supervisor or senior maintenance mechanics. The role requires dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to use a personal respirator in a work environment involving hazardous chemicals. Access to ITAR- and/or EAR-controlled technical data, technology, or source code is required, so individuals must be authorized to access such information. The position includes troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment; assisting with equipment installation and relocation; performing building maintenance; monitoring chemical waste; and following safety practices. Physical demands may include extended periods of standing and frequent unassisted lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
Knowledge of troubleshooting equipment and systems, plumbing, steam, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, pumps, and welding.
Ability to read and understand schematics and written procedures.
Ability to use a personal respirator.
Authorization to access ITAR- and/or EAR-controlled technical data, technology, or source code.
Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

Provide maintenance support across departments and respond to production needs.
Prioritize work to minimize downtime and independently identify, repair, or report equipment and facility issues.
Communicate maintenance status to supervisors and document knowledge for the team (TPM).
Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
Assist senior mechanics as needed and apply working knowledge of mechanical, compressor, and vacuum systems.
Perform building maintenance, including cooler and boiler servicing, painting, cleaning, and roofing repairs.
Maintain clean and organized work areas.
Complete daily and job-specific assignments on schedule as directed by maintenance leadership.
Handle chemical waste materials, including conducting weekly inspections, consolidating waste, replacing full containers, and maintaining clean, organized disposal areas.
Assist with installing or relocating equipment, identify and install required utilities (water, compressed air, electrical, steam, hydraulic, and vacuum), and safely rig and move equipment.
Clean work areas after equipment installation or relocation.
Follow safety rules, use required PPE, and protect surrounding equipment from damage.
Direct maintenance operators when needed, assign tasks, and ensure PPE compliance.
Maintain dependable and ethical work habits.