Plant Maintenance Lead Technician

Darling Ingredients; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Maintenance Leadman to supervise plant maintenance of rendering process equipment, ensuring that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair under the Plant Manager.

The role leads the maintenance crew, trains Level 1/2 personnel, enforces safety procedures per OSHA, and manages daily inventory and maintenance schedules to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in an industrial setting or related field.
• Proficient in basic welding and fabrication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in maintenance with industrial equipment and/or related vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs process machinery and hydraulic equipment.
• Changes electrical breakers and electrical starters; operates voltage, amp, and ohm meters.
• Follows preventative maintenance schedule on all plant equipment.
• Provides direction and leadership for the maintenance crew and daily activities and duties.
• Trains Level 1 and Level 2 Maintenance personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring all Company safety procedures and safe operating standards are followed by plant personnel, in accordance with OSHA.
• Responsible for cleanliness of equipment and regularly scheduled safety inspections.
• Manage daily inventory of supplies and parts, ensuring replacements are ordered in a timely fashion.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Welding skills

Industrial maintenance

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Maintenance Leadman to supervise plant maintenance of rendering process equipment, ensuring that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair under the Plant Manager.

The role leads the maintenance crew, trains Level 1/2 personnel, enforces safety procedures per OSHA, and manages daily inventory and maintenance schedules to keep operations running smoothly.