Industrial Maintenance Technician - PM & Installations

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

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.
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs.