Maintenance Technician: Welding, Piping & Controls

Darling Ingredients; Marshville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in the rendering plant under supervision. You will assist with installation of new equipment and support special projects, following preventive schedules and safety rules.

The role requires welding/piping experience, forklift operation, and the ability to diagnose equipment issues. On-call nights/weekends and travel to other plants may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–2 years+ experience including forklift operation and welding & piping.
• Vocational school training preferred.
• 2 years experience with rendering or similar equipment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance and equipment operations.
• Welding proficiency in MIG and STICK as well as vertical/overhead.
• Proficiency in control power electric.
• General mechanical aptitude; diagnose and repair motors/equipment.
• Good math skills: whole numbers, fractions, decimals.

Responsibilities

• Assists in installation of new equipment.
• Supports Maintenance Supervisor on fabrication and construction projects.
• Follows preventative maintenance schedule.
• Trains Level 1 Maintenance personnel.
• Performs machine repair and installation (motors, gear boxes, pumps, piping).
• Daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment.
• Diagnoses and replaces parts with minimal direction.
• Diagnoses and repairs control circuits and VFDs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Welding

Piping

General maintenance

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational school training (preferred)

Tools

MIG welding

Stick welding

Vertical/Overhead welding

Control power electrical

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in the rendering plant under supervision. You will assist with installation of new equipment and support special projects, following preventive schedules and safety rules.

The role requires welding/piping experience, forklift operation, and the ability to diagnose equipment issues. On-call nights/weekends and travel to other plants may be required.