Maintenance Mechanic

R.E. Darling Company Inc.•Tucson, AZ

15d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and performs equipment and facility maintenance while supporting production needs. The role requires basic general maintenance knowledge and the ability to work with supervisory input from the Maintenance Supervisor or senior maintenance mechanics. Dependability and attention to detail are required. The work environment involves handling hazardous chemicals, and the employee must be able to use a personal respirator. Physical demands may include standing for extended periods and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted. The position supports maintenance across departments, troubleshoots and repairs production and facility equipment, and performs preventive maintenance. Work also includes building maintenance, chemical waste monitoring, assisting with equipment installation or relocation and associated utilities, and following safety and personal protective equipment requirements. The mechanic may direct maintenance operators when needed. Access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology, or source code is required, so individuals in the role must be authorized to access that information.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Read and understand schematics and written procedures.
Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
Knowledge of troubleshooting equipment and systems, plumbing, steam, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, pumps, and welding.
Authorization to access ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology, or source code.
Ability to use a personal respirator.
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 tasks 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 weekly inspections, consolidating waste, replacing full containers, and maintaining clean, organized disposal areas.
Assist with installing or relocating equipment and identify and install required utilities, including water, compressed air, electrical, steam, hydraulic, and vacuum.
Safely rig and move equipment and clean work areas after completion.
Follow safety rules, use required PPE, protect surrounding equipment from damage, and maintain dependable, ethical work habits.
Direct maintenance operators when needed, assigning tasks and ensuring PPE compliance.