Maintenance Technician: Welding and Fabrication

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Strawberry Plains (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Worker 3 in Strawberry Plains, TN to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in the rendering plant. You will assist with equipment installation, support fabrication projects, and follow a strict preventive maintenance schedule.

The role requires 6+ years on relevant equipment, advanced welding and piping skills, and the ability to train junior staff while adhering to safety rules. Night/weekend on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 years experience with rendering or similar equipment.
• Advanced welding, piping and fabrication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the installation of new equipment.
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor and/or other personnel on special fabrication and construction projects.
• Follows preventative maintenance schedule.
• Trains Level 1 and 2 Maintenance personnel.
• Troubleshoots and repairs process machinery and hydraulic equipment.
• Changes electrical breakers and electrical starters; operates voltage, amp, and ohm meters.
• Maintains clean, neat and orderly work area at all times.
• Responsible for using assigned safety equipment including a bump cap, safety glasses or goggles, welding protection, and a safety harness.
• Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings and may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Piping

Fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Worker 3 in Strawberry Plains, TN to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in the rendering plant. You will assist with equipment installation, support fabrication projects, and follow a strict preventive maintenance schedule.

The role requires 6+ years on relevant equipment, advanced welding and piping skills, and the ability to train junior staff while adhering to safety rules. Night/weekend on-call duties may apply.