Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic position performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

Performs all phases of maintenance, including electrical and mechanical systems (fabricating, welding, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and performing required preventative maintenance).

Understand the mill flow and mill schematics.

Maintains all equipment in good working condition.

Follows preventative maintenance schedule.

Able to perform routine services and troubleshoot and repair all mill equipment.

Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times.

Assists personnel on special fabrication and construction projects.

Performs machine repair and installation such as replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, running threaded piping, running weld piping, replacing belting, replacing bearings, welding and using cutting torch.

Conducts daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment as needed.

Diagnoses and replaces equipment parts with little or no direction.

Communicates well with operators and management.

Responsible for using assigned personal protective equipment and required safety equipment; familiar with and observes 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 equivalent.

2 years minimum experience with pellet mills or feed mill equipment.

Forklift experience.

Welding proficiency in MIG and Stick.

Preferred Qualifications

Vocational school training preferred.

Experience involving or using CPM 7000 series.

CMMS experience.

Ability to diagnose and repair control circuits and VFD installation preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employees may work in environments with high noise levels, strong odors, heat and cold, biohazard conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical hazards, and the operation of potentially dangerous equipment. Off-site travel may be required.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit and remain stationary.

Must be able to walk inside and outside the work location.

Must be able to use hands to finger, handle or feel and operate a computer.

Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as necessary.

Must be able to climb or balance on ladders.

Must be able to talk, hear, taste, and smell effectively to communicate and detect hazardous conditions.

Weight and Force: up to 10 pounds, up to 25 pounds, up to 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds, or more than 100 pounds as required by tasks.

Vision: required; no special vision requirements; includes close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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. For more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

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