Mechanic 1

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients•Rose Hill, NC

15h

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision. The role assists with installing new equipment and supports the Maintenance Supervisor and other personnel on fabrication and construction projects. It follows preventive maintenance schedules and performs machine repairs and installations, including replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, running threaded and welded piping, overhauling pumps, replacing packing and shaft seals on cookers and pumps, and welding and using a cutting torch. The position also includes daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment, diagnosing and replacing equipment parts with little or no direction, and diagnosing and repairing control circuits and VFD installations. The employee maintains an orderly work area, uses required personal protective and safety equipment, follows Company safety rules, and attends scheduled safety meetings. The role may work a rotating 12-hour night shift, with every other weekend scheduled, and may be on call as needed. Work takes place in a bakery processing facility with wet or slippery floors and high or cold temperatures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience operating a forklift.
Experience in welding, electrical work, and mechanical work.

Nice To Haves

Vocational school training.
Two years of experience with similar equipment.
Basic knowledge of general maintenance and equipment operations.
Welding proficiency in MIG and Stick, including vertical and overhead welding.
Proficiency in control power electric.
General mechanical aptitude, including the ability to diagnose and repair problems with motors and other equipment.
Good math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

Assist in the installation of new equipment.
Assist the Maintenance Supervisor and/or other personnel with special fabrication and construction projects.
Follow the preventive maintenance schedule.
Train Level 1 Maintenance personnel if working above Level 1 maintenance.
Perform machine repairs and installations, including replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, running threaded and welded piping, overhauling pumps, replacing packing and shaft seals on cookers and pumps, welding, and using a cutting torch.
Conduct daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment.
Diagnose and replace equipment parts with little or no direction.
Diagnose and repair control circuits and VFD installations.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
Use assigned personal protective equipment and required safety equipment, and observe Company safety rules and regulations.
Attend regularly scheduled safety meetings and potentially serve on the Safety Committee.
Perform other duties as assigned.