Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

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 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 full‑time employees a full suite of benefits including 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off. Job Summary You will be responsible for installing, repairing and monitoring industrial processing and production machinery as well as executing a preventative maintenance program, keeping safety as a top priority. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. Performs repairs on production equipment, loading doors and docks, wastewater equipment, and building. Installs equipment such as motors, grinders, and conveyor systems. Maintains electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical, and ammonia systems. Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level. Safely operates hand tools, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and forklifts. Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum of 3‑5 years industrial maintenance experience, including maintaining electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems. Minimum of 3‑5 years installing and repairing industrial equipment. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Advanced technical or college training. Experience working with ammonia systems. Stable work history. 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. 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. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Work Environment Exposure to high noise levels, strong odors, heat, and cold. Exposure to biohazardous conditions. Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Electrical hazards and risk of electrical shock. Handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment. Travel to off‑site locations. Physical Demands Sit: must be able to remain in a stationary position. Walk: must be able to move about inside/outside location. Use hands: operate computer and other office machinery. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: needed to maintain computers in the lab and under desks. Climb or balance: must ascend/descend on a ladder. Talk, hear, taste, smell: must use senses to communicate with co‑workers, clients and detect hazardous conditions. Lifting: able to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally, up to 25 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, up to 100 pounds occasionally; never more than 100 pounds. Vision Demands Required: no special vision requirements. Includes close vision (clearly at 20 inches or less) and distance vision (clearly at 20 feet or more). Color vision and peripheral vision are not required. Depth perception and ability to adjust focus are not required. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr