Plant Maintenance Tech: Welding & Electrical

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Worker 3 to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under supervision. The role focuses on keeping process equipment and supporting systems running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include assisting installation, following preventive schedules, training junior staff, troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety rules during daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 years experience with rendering or other similar equipment.
• Advanced welding, piping and fabrication skills a must.

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 and 2 Maintenance personnel.
• Troubleshoots and repairs process machinery and hydraulic equipment.
• Changes electrical breakers and electrical starters; operates voltage, amp, and ohm meters.
• Maintains clean, neat and orderly work area at all times.
• Responsible for using assigned safety equipment including a bump cap, safety glasses or goggles, welding protection, and a safety harness; 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.

Skills

Advanced welding

Piping and fabrication

General mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Motor diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Worker 3 to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under supervision. The role focuses on keeping process equipment and supporting systems running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include assisting installation, following preventive schedules, training junior staff, troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety rules during daily operations.