Plant Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Darling International Inc.; Doagh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Maintenance Mechanic to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance in a dynamic plant environment. Your expertise in mechanical and electrical systems will be essential as you tackle various tasks, from equipment repair to welding. This position offers an opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding atmosphere, where safety and teamwork are paramount. If you have a passion for maintenance and a knack for problem-solving, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating a forklift is essential.
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance and equipment operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with special projects.
• Conduct daily greasing, oiling, and painting of plant equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Basic Electrical Skills

Forklift Operation

Welding Skills

Fabrication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational School Training

Tools

Cutting Torch

Stick Welder

Job description

Job Summary

The Plant Maintenance Mechanic position performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision.

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.

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.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
• Maybe asked to travel to other plants for construction projects.
• May need to work nights and weekends.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and or slippery floors and high heat or cold temperatures.

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