Maintenance Worker

EmergencyMD; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD is seeking a Maintenance Worker for their facility in Reading, Berks County. The role involves performing preventive maintenance, assisting in equipment installation, and training junior maintenance staff.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma plus relevant experience in forklift operation, welding, and general maintenance tasks. Shift hours are from 3pm to 11:30pm, accommodating various physical demands and the need for safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience in maintenance roles.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs frequently.
• Experience with welding and piping is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant.
• Assist in installation of new equipment.
• Train Level 1 Maintenance personnel.

Skills

Forklift operation

Welding proficiency in MIG and Stick

General mechanical aptitude

Control power electric

Math skills for basic calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Worker position performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision.

2nd shift position 3pm-11:30pm

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.

• 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 Maintenance personnel.
• Performs machine repair and installation such as replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, run threaded piping, run weld piping, overhaul pumps, replace packing shaft seals on cookers and pumps, welds and uses cutting torch.
• Conducts daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment.
• Diagnosis and replacement of equipment parts with little or no direction.
• Ability to diagnose and repair control circuits and VFD installation.
• Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times.
• 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 Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-2 years+ of demonstrated work experience that includes:
  • operating a forklift.
  • performing welding and piping.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 and overhead.
• Proficiency in control power electric.
• General mechanical aptitude; able to diagnosis and repair problems with motors and other equipment.
• Good math skills; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to push, pull, move or lift up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
• Maybe asked to travel to other plants for construction projects.
• May need to work nights and weekends; available "on call" as needed.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and or slippery floors and high heat or cold temperatures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 visit https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.