Maintenance Worker

Darling Ingredients Inc.•Strawberry Plains, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker position performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision. This role involves assisting in the installation of new equipment, supporting special fabrication and construction projects, and adhering to a preventative maintenance schedule. The worker will be responsible for machine repair and installation, including tasks like replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, running piping, overhauling pumps, replacing seals, and performing welding and cutting torch operations. Daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment are also key responsibilities, along with diagnosing and replacing equipment parts with minimal direction. The role requires the ability to diagnose and repair control circuits and perform VFD installations. Maintaining a clean work area, using personal protective equipment, and adhering to safety rules and regulations are essential. The position also involves attending safety meetings and potentially serving on the Safety Committee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
1-2 years+ of demonstrated work experience that includes: operating a forklift.
1-2 years+ of demonstrated work experience that includes: performing welding and piping.

Nice To Haves

Vocational school training preferred.
2 years experience with rendering or similar equipment preferred.
Basic knowledge of general maintenance and equipment operations.
Welding proficiency in MIG and Stick as well as vertical and overhead.
Proficiency in control power electric.
General mechanical aptitude; able to diagnosis and repair problems with motors and other equipment.
Good math skills; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

Assists in the installation of new equipment.
Assists the Maintenance Supervisor and/or other personnel on special fabrication and construction projects.
Follows preventative maintenance schedule.
Performs machine repair and installation such as replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, run threaded piping, run weld piping, overhaul pumps, replace packing shaft seals on cookers and pumps, welds and uses cutting torch.
Conducts daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment.
Diagnosis and replacement of equipment parts with little or no direction.
Ability to diagnose and repair control circuits and VFD installation.
Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times.
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.