Maintenance Worker

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 are 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. We offer a full suite of benefits including 401(k), health, dental and vision insurance, and paid time off. Job Summary The Maintenance Worker 1 position performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision. Essential Duties / Responsibilities Completes preventive maintenance program independently as assigned. Assists other maintenance personnel on special fabrication or construction projects; may perform corrective maintenance on plant and equipment. Conducts daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment and painting. Replaces equipment parts with little or no direction (gearbox rebuild, piping, replace packing, rebuild pumps). Uses cutting torch, welding mild steel with stick welder, fabrication, and hydraulic repairs. Rewires motors and performs basic electrical work. Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times. Responsible for using assigned personal protective equipment and required safety equipment; 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 operating a forklift. Preferred Qualifications Vocational school training preferred. Basic knowledge of general maintenance and equipment operations. General mechanical aptitude; possess basic 480 electrical skills. Good math skills; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Equal Opportunity Employer 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: Physical Demands Physical demands include standing, walking, and using hands to handle materials; lifting and carrying materials up to 50 pounds may be required. Exposure to high noise level, strong odors, heat and cold, biohazardous conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical hazards, and potentially dangerous equipment may occur. The role may also involve traveling to off‑site locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr