Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

Davita Inc.; Ward (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare industry seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for the Night Shift. This position focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance in a plant setting, including troubleshooting and repairs for various equipment. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and be willing to adapt to a dynamic work environment, ensuring all maintenance tasks meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all phases of maintenance, including mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs rendering equipment.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic Night Shift 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.

• Performs all phases of maintenance, including electrical and mechanical systems (e.g., fabricating, welding, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and performing required preventive maintenance).
• Maintains all equipment in good working condition.
• Follows preventative maintenance schedule.
• Able to perform routine services and troubleshoot and repair all rendering equipment.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times.
• Assists personnel on special fabrication and construction projects.
• Performs machine repair and installation such as replacing motors, rebuilding gearboxes, running threaded piping, welding piping, replacing belting, replacing bearings, welding, and using cutting torch.
• Conducts daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment as needed.
• Diagnoses and replaces equipment parts with little or no direction.
• Communicates well with operators and management.
• 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 the Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

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 to reach with hands and arms.
• May need to work nights and weekends; available "on call" as needed.

Work Environment

• Work will be carried out in a rendering facility which may have wet or slippery floors and high or cold temperatures.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, visit: https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal