Job Summary
The Maintenance Worker performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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.
If above level 1 maintenance, trains Level 1 Maintenance personnel.
Performs machine repair and installation such as replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, running threaded piping, running weld piping, overhauling pumps, replacing packing shaft seals on cookers and pumps, welding, and using cutting torch.
Conducts daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment.
Diagnoses and replaces 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, and 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.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Experience in operating a forklift.
Experience in welding, electrical, and mechanicals.
Preferred Qualifications
Vocational school training preferred.
2 years experience with 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 diagnose and repair problems with motors and other equipment.
Good math skills, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Physical Demands
Frequently required to push, pull, move, or lift up to 100 lbs.
Frequently required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
Will need to work rotating 12-hour night shift every other weekend, scheduled available on call as needed.
Work Environment
Job functions will be carried out in a bakery processing facility, which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors and high heat or cold temperatures.
Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.
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