Maintenance Lead

Company Details Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy. Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off. Job Summary The Maintenance Lead is responsible for performing and supervising plant maintenance of rendering process equipment; ensures that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair with a direct report to the Plant Manager. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Troubleshoots and repairs process machinery and hydraulic equipment. Changes electrical breakers and electrical starters; operates voltage, amp, and ohm meters. Follows preventative maintenance schedule on all plant equipment. Provides direction and leadership for the maintenance crew and daily activities and duties. Trains Level 1 and Level 2 Maintenance personnel. Responsible for ensuring all Company safety procedures and safe operating standards are followed by plant personnel, in accordance with OSHA. Responsible for cleanliness of equipment and regularly scheduled safety inspections. Manage daily inventory of supplies and parts, ensuring replacements are ordered in a timely fashion. Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings and may be asked to serve on Safety Committee. All other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Minimum Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience in supervisory position / overseeing plant personnel in an industrial setting or in combination. Proficient in basic welding and fabrication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in maintenance with industrial equipment and/or combination of vocational training Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical, and welding procedures. Prior rendering experience preferred. Advanced welding experience/skills preferred. Vocational school training preferred. Good communication skills both oral and written. Excellent problem-solving skills. Team player; works well with others. Detail oriented; well organized. Good math skills. The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients. 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. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: Working Conditions and Physical Demands Working Environment None Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51% Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold Other (please Describe) None Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51% Physical Demands None Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51% Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position. Walk Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location. Use hands to finger, handle or feel Operates a computer and other office machinery. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet. Climb or balance Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder. Talk, hear, taste, smell Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions. Weight and Force Demands None Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51% Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds More than 100 pounds Vision Demands Required No special vision requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr