Plant Maintenance Tech II – Equipment & Systems

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Clinton Township (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Insurance

Uniforms

Boot Allowance

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Worker 2 to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in our plant in Clinton Township, IA. The role offers hourly pay with overtime and a benefits package including 401k, health insurance, uniforms, and boot allowance.

Physical work in a manufacturing environment is required, with a focus on safety and quality maintenance. Responsibilities include assisting in equipment installation, following maintenance schedules, training junior staff,

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years+ experience including forklift operation, welding and piping.

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.
• Trains Level 1 Maintenance personnel.
• Performs machine repair and installation such as replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, running threaded piping, welding piping, overhauling pumps, and replacing packing shaft seals on cookers and pumps.
• Conducts daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment.
• Diagnoses and replaces equipment parts with minimal direction; ability to diagnose and repair control circuits and VFD installation.
• Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work area; follows safety rules and regulations.
• Attends safety meetings and may serve on Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Welding

Piping

Preventive maintenance

Machinery diagnosis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

Stick welding

VFD installation

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Worker 2 to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in our plant in Clinton Township, IA. The role offers hourly pay with overtime and a benefits package including 401k, health insurance, uniforms, and boot allowance.

Physical work in a manufacturing environment is required, with a focus on safety and quality maintenance. Responsibilities include assisting in equipment installation, following maintenance schedules, training junior staff,