Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Darling Ingredients; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients in Springdale, AR seeks an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to install, repair and monitor processing equipment while executing a preventive maintenance program and prioritizing safety.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance using CMMS, diagnosing issues, repairing equipment and maintaining ammonia systems, with a focus on reliability and efficiency in a wet pet food facility.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, including electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on engines, motors and production equipment using CMMS.
• Diagnose problems by observing machinery in operation and using precision tools.
• Repair production equipment, loading docks and wastewater systems; install motors, grinders and conveyors.
• Maintain electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and ammonia systems; fabricate repair parts as needed.
• Keep inventory of equipment, parts and supplies; operate hand tools, lifts and forklifts; prepare maintenance reports.
• Maintain a safe, clean workplace in compliance with procedures and regulations.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Ammonia systems

CMMS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

We're seeking a highly skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to work at our Springdale, AR Wet Pet Food facility. 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.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• 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, waste water 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.

Job Description

We're seeking a highly skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to work at our Springdale, AR Wet Pet Food facility. 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

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• 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, waste water 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, to include 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 a plus.
• Stable work history.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
• Successful applicants must be willing and able to frequently stand, walk, bend, crawl as well as push/pull items while working in a fast-paced environment of varying temperatures and with possible slippery surfaces.

Work Environment

• Work is performed inside/outside in all types of weather.
• Exposed to water and protein by-products.

About Us

We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

About The Team

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.

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