Maintenance Operator

R.E. Darling Company Inc.•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Maintenance Operator is an hourly position reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The role provides manufacturing support and performs routine maintenance duties, including rough carpentry, painting, and basic equipment or facility repairs. General maintenance and plumbing knowledge are required. The operator works under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or other Maintenance Mechanics. Dependability, attention to detail, honesty, and good work ethics are important. The maintenance work environment involves handling hazardous chemicals. Certain work areas may require respirator use, and employees assigned to those areas must be clean-shaven where the respirator seals to the face. The role may require standing for extended periods and frequently lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. Access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology, or source code is required, so individuals must be authorized to access such information.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 months of experience in industrial maintenance on production and manufacturing equipment.
General maintenance and plumbing knowledge.
Ability to read simple instructions and follow simple diagrams.
Ability to use a personal respirator when required; employees assigned to respirator-required areas must be clean-shaven where the respirator seals to the face.
Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Must be authorized to access ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology, or source code.
Dependability, attention to detail, honesty, and good work ethics.

Responsibilities

Achieve daily and specific goals and complete daily tasks on time.
Provide maintenance support to other departments.
Provide cleaning services to the entire R.E. Darling facility as assigned.
Report facility repair needs to the department supervisor.
Repair and maintain facility and production equipment, including minor repairs performed with maintenance mechanics.
Perform boiler blowdown and cooling tower maintenance.
Perform painting, cleaning, cooler service and minor repairs, minor roof repairs, and grounds work as required.
Perform minor plumbing repairs of restroom fixtures.
Work in the maintenance department as required and perform other duties as assigned.
Follow R.E. Darling rules and policies.
Practice safe and efficient work habits.