Maintenance Lead

Darling Ingredients; Linville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Maintenance Lead in Linville, VA to supervise maintenance on rendering process equipment, ensuring sanitary, well-maintained facilities, and reporting to the Plant Manager.

The role leads the maintenance crew, coordinates daily activities, and trains Level 1/2 staff while enforcing OSHA safety standards. Proficiency in welding, electrical, and mechanical work is valued for reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role overseeing plant personnel.
• Proficient in basic welding and fabrication.
• Demonstrated maintenance proficiency with industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs process machinery and hydraulic equipment.
• Changes electrical breakers and electrical starters; uses meters.
• Follows preventive maintenance schedules for all plant equipment.
• Provides direction and leadership for the maintenance crew and daily activities.
• Trains Level 1 and Level 2 Maintenance personnel.
• Ensures safety procedures and SOPs per OSHA.

Skills

Supervision

Welding skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training

Job description

Job Description

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for performing and supervising plant maintenance of rendering process equipment; ensures that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair with a direct report to the Plant Manager.

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.

• Troubleshoots and repairs process machinery and hydraulic equipment.
• Changes electrical breakers and electrical starters; operates voltage, amp, and ohm meters.
• Follows preventative maintenance schedule on all plant equipment.
• Provides direction and leadership for the maintenance crew and daily activities and duties.
• Trains Level 1 and Level 2 Maintenance personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring all Company safety procedures and safe operating standards are followed by plant personnel, in accordance with OSHA.
• Responsible for cleanliness of equipment and regularly scheduled safety inspections.
• Manage daily inventory of supplies and parts, ensuring replacements are ordered in a timely fashion.
• Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings and may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in supervisory position / overseeing plant personnel in an industrial setting or in combination.
• Proficient in basic welding and fabrication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in maintenance with industrial equipment and/or combination of vocational training

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical, and welding procedures.
• Prior rendering experience preferred.
• Advanced welding experience/skills preferred.
• Vocational school training preferred.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Team player; works well with others.
• Detail oriented; well organized.
• Good math skills.

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. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.