Darling Ingredients is looking to hire an Industrial Maintenance & Repair Technician for our production plant in Hamilton, MI. Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a stable worldwide company? This position earns competitive pay, depending on experience. We also offer comprehensive full-time benefits, including full medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, vacation time, and more. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you in a manufacturing environment, apply today!
ABOUT DARLING INGREDIENTS
We began as a family business in 1882 and have continued to grow into the world's leading innovative developer and producer of sustainable organic ingredients for a growing population. Headquartered in Irving, TX with regional offices in Cold Spring, KY and Des Moines, IA as well as production facilities across the U.S., we have over 10,000 employees across the globe. We repurpose and reuse rather than discarding what others might consider waste. We capture valuable ingredients and nutrients to help maximize what nature has to offer, providing components for a wide range of products that include pet food, fertilizer, and biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature.
Our greatest assets are our employees. Our inclusive global workforce and their wide variety of skills, abilities, experiences, and perspectives have been critical in helping us consistently deliver best-in-class results around the world. In order to attract and retain employees who share our values of integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, stability, and opportunities for career growth.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR TECHNICIAN
As an Industrial Maintenance and Repair Technician, you play a key role in helping us transform raw materials into finished products. As assigned, you independently complete a preventative maintenance program, including the daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment. You also perform corrective maintenance when needed. With little or no direction, you repair or replace pumps, gearboxes, piping, packing, and hydraulics. You also rewire motors and perform basic electrical work. When needed, you assist other maintenance personnel on special fabrication or construction projects. You maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times. Attentive to safety, you attend safety meetings and follow all safety rules and regulations. You take pride in keeping our complex production machinery running efficiently!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Must be at least 18 years old.
Authorized to work in the US.
Experience in operating a forklift.
Ability to use a cutting torch and stick welder.
In addition, you will need the following:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work safely on wet and slippery floors and in variable temperatures
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Mechanical aptitude
Vocational school training, basic 480 electrical skills, good math skills, and basic knowledge of general maintenance and manufacturing equipment operations are preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Are you detail-oriented? Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks? Are you a self-starter? If so, you might just be perfect for this Industrial Maintenance & Repair Technician position!
WORK SCHEDULE
This position may be asked to travel to other manufacturing plants for construction projects and work nights and weekends.
READY TO JOIN OUR PRODUCTION TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this industrial maintenance job in a manufacturing environment, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or, protected veteran status. EEO is the Law: If you would like more information, please click on the link or paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster
