Senior Maintenance Mechanic: Welding, Fabrication & 480V

Darling Ingredients Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 3 to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under supervision.

The role involves assisting in equipment installation, supporting fabrication projects, following maintenance schedules, and training junior technicians. Ideal candidates have strong welding, piping, and fabrication skills, plus experience diagnosing motors and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Advanced welding, piping and fabrication skills.
• Basic maintenance knowledge and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in installing new equipment.
• Assists Maintenance Supervisor on fabrication projects.
• Follows preventative maintenance schedule.
• Trains Level 1 and 2 maintenance personnel.
• Troubleshoots and repairs process machinery and hydraulic equipment.
• Changes electrical breakers and starters; uses meters.

Skills

Advanced welding

Piping

Fabrication

General mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Motor/equipment diagnosis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational school training preferred

Tools

480V starter/breaker box

Control voltage testing

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 3 to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under supervision.

The role involves assisting in equipment installation, supporting fabrication projects, following maintenance schedules, and training junior technicians. Ideal candidates have strong welding, piping, and fabrication skills, plus experience diagnosing motors and equipment.