Night-Shift Maintenance Technician: Pumps, Motors, Welding

Darling Ingredients; Butler (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients, Kentucky plant, is seeking a Maintenance Worker responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance in a processing facility. You will assist in installing equipment, support the maintenance supervisor, and perform repairs on motors, gear boxes, pumps and piping while following safety rules.

Role requires welding, electrical and mechanical skills, forklift experience, and the ability to work 12-hour night shifts with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Experience welding, electrical, and mechanical maintenance.
• Vocational school training preferred.
• 2 years experience with similar equipment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance and equipment operations.
• Welding proficiency in MIG and Stick; vertical and overhead.
• Proficiency in control power electric.
• Good math skills including basic arithmetic.

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.
• If above level 1 maintenance, you will Train Level 1 Maintenance personnel.
• Performs machine repair and installation including motors, gear boxes, piping, pumps, and seals.
• Conducts daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment.
• Diagnoses and replaces parts with minimal direction.
• Diagnoses and repairs control circuits and VFD installations.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Follows company safety rules and attends safety meetings.

Skills

Forklift operation

Welding

Electrical

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Darling Ingredients, Kentucky plant, is seeking a Maintenance Worker responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance in a processing facility. You will assist in installing equipment, support the maintenance supervisor, and perform repairs on motors, gear boxes, pumps and piping while following safety rules.

Role requires welding, electrical and mechanical skills, forklift experience, and the ability to work 12-hour night shifts with rotating weekends.