Would you be interested in a maintenance career with an essential manufacturer where you can grow your skillset and advance in your profession? Earn great pay and benefits and experience greater job stability as a valued team member of an industry leading organization.
Darling Ingredients is seeking Industrial Maintenance Technicians to join our team at our plant located in Russellville, KY. This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing plant equipment and machinery, in order to ensure safe, timely and efficient operation of all plant machinery and equipment.
As a member of the team, you can expect:
Competitive pay – Earn $22.18 - $24.17/hr, that’s up to $50,200 in your first year!
Excellent Benefits - 3 plans to choose from. Includes medical, dental & vision + 401k with match, paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
Advancement opportunities – We strongly believe in promoting from within and are always looking for key players motivated to advance into higher level roles! There are endless opportunities especially if you are open to relocate to other facilities.
Incredible Stability – With over 140 years in business, Darling Ingredients is the global leader in rendering services and continues to grow. Enjoy a bright, stable future in a recession proof industry.
Minimum qualifications:
High School diploma or GED.
Experience in operating a forklift.
Preferred qualifications:
Vocational school training preferred.
Basic knowledge of general maintenance and equipment operations.
General mechanical aptitude; possess basic 480 electric skills.
Good math skills; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now!
Essential duties/responsibilities:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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 skills, 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; 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.
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