Industrial Area Maintenance Lead

R.E. Darling Co; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

R.E. Darling Co is seeking an Area Maintenance Technician in Tucson, AZ. This hourly position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires autonomous work within the Maintenance Team to support production and facility needs.

The role demands extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical work, with experience reading manuals, blueprints and schematics. Certifications in HVAC, welding, electrical or I&E are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Read, write, and understand company procedures.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Minimum 15 years of industrial maintenance experience including mechanical, plumbing, steam, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, welding and basic electrical systems.
• Prior experience as a Lead or Supervisor preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and hydraulic/pneumatic schematics.
• Certifications in HVAC, Welding, Commercial or Industrial Electrical, or I&E are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Achieve daily and job-specific goals.
• Provide maintenance support to other departments.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Install or relocate equipment and utilities (water, compressed air, three-phase electrical, steam, hydraulics, vacuum).
• Practice safe and efficient work habits.
• Direct senior mechanics, mechanics, and maintenance operators as needed.
• Utilize REDAR’s CMMS platform and tablets for work orders.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Supervisory experience

CMMS usage

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

HVAC (Universal)

Welding

Commercial or Industrial Electrical

Combination Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

R.E. Darling Co is seeking an Area Maintenance Technician in Tucson, AZ. This hourly position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires autonomous work within the Maintenance Team to support production and facility needs.

The role demands extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical work, with experience reading manuals, blueprints and schematics. Certifications in HVAC, welding, electrical or I&E are a plus.