Night Shift Maintenance Technician - Bakery

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Linville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. maintains and repairs equipment in a bakery processing facility, performing preventive and corrective maintenance under supervision.

The role requires hands-on work with motors, gear boxes, pumps, piping, and control circuits, with safety rules and PPE adherence as a priority. Typical duties include installing equipment, following maintenance schedules, diagnosing issues, and supporting the maintenance team during night shifts and weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Experience welding, electrical, and mechanical maintenance.
• Vocational school training preferred.
• 2 years of experience with similar equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing new equipment.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedule.
• Repair and install motors, gear boxes, pumps, piping.
• Diagnose control circuits and VFDs.
• Maintain clean and safe work area; follow safety rules.
• Rotate 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend.

Skills

Forklift operation

Welding

Electrical systems

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational school training preferred

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. maintains and repairs equipment in a bakery processing facility, performing preventive and corrective maintenance under supervision.

The role requires hands-on work with motors, gear boxes, pumps, piping, and control circuits, with safety rules and PPE adherence as a priority. Typical duties include installing equipment, following maintenance schedules, diagnosing issues, and supporting the maintenance team during night shifts and weekend rotations.