Maintenance Operator

R.E. Darling Company Inc. • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Maintenance Operator is an hourly position reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The role provides manufacturing support and performs routine maintenance, including rough carpentry, painting, and basic equipment and facility repairs. It requires general maintenance and plumbing knowledge, and work is performed under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or other Maintenance Mechanics. Dependability, attention to detail, and safe, efficient work habits are important.

The maintenance work environment involves handling hazardous chemicals. The physical demands may include standing for extended periods and frequently lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Use of a personal respirator is required. In areas where respirators are needed, employees must be clean-shaven where the respirator seals to the face to ensure a proper fit and safe use.

The position requires access to ITAR and/or EAR-controlled technical data, technology, or source code. Individuals in this role 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; employees assigned to respirator-use areas must be clean-shaven where the respirator seals to the face.
• 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.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Achieve daily and specific goals, including completing assigned daily tasks on time.
• Provide maintenance support to other departments.
• Provide cleaning services to the R.E. Darling facility as assigned.
• Report needed facility repairs to the department supervisor.
• Repair and maintain facility and production equipment, including performing minor repair work with maintenance mechanics.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as boiler blowdown, cooling tower maintenance, painting, cleaning, cooler service and minor repair, minor roof repairs, grounds work, and minor plumbing repairs to restroom fixtures.
• Work independently after receiving specific instructions and work in the maintenance department as required.
• Follow company rules and policies and practice safe and efficient work habits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED