Maintenance Worker 1

Maintenance Worker 1The Maintenance Worker 1 performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision.Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesNothing in this job description restricts management's 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, you will train Level 1 Maintenance personnel.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.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.Experience in operating a forklift.Experience in welding, electrical, and mechanicals.Preferred QualificationsVocational 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 diagnosis and repair problems with motors and other equipment.Good math skills; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.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: Identification 1199Posting Date 09/21/2026, 06:19 PMApply Before 10/21/2026, 06:19 PMDegree Level High School Graduate or EquivalentJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift DayLocations 5900 Old Allegan Rd, Hamilton, MI, 49419, USJob Hours/Schedule 7:00am-3:30pm