Industrial Maintenance Mechanic / Welder

Are you ready to take your career in industrial maintenance to the next level with a top manufacturer? This is your chance to sharpen your skills while working with cutting-edge production equipment. Experience greater job stability, career advancement, competitive pay (up to $28.80/hour based on experience), and exceptional benefits as a valued member of a leading organization in the industry. Join us and be part of something great! 

Darling Ingredients is seeking Industrial Maintenance Technicians to join their day and night shifts. In this crucial position, you will carry out preventive and corrective maintenance at the East Dublin, GA plant. 

If you have at least 2 years of experience working on rendering equipment or similar industrial equipment, as well as experience with welding and piping, we want to hear from you!  

Click apply now or email your information to: darlingdublin@workrocket.com 

As a member of the team, you can expect: 

• Exceptional Job Stability – With over 140 years of expertise, Darling Ingredients stands as the global leader in rendering services and continues to thrive. Join us for a bright and secure future in a recession-proof industry!  
• Exciting Career Advancement – At Darling Ingredients, we’re committed to nurturing talent from within and are always on the lookout for ambitious individuals ready to climb the ladder! With a wealth of opportunities, your career can truly soar. 
• Competitive pay – Between $26.36/hr – $28.80/hr, based on experience. You could earn $60,000 in your first year, paid hourly.  
• Top of the Line Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, HSA, FSA, and more! 
• Guaranteed company provided contribution to your 401(k) account 
• Impact – Feel good knowing your role helps to reduce negative impact on the environment 

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

• Assists in the installation of new equipment. 
• Assists personnel on special fabrication and construction projects. 
• Follows preventative maintenance schedule. 
• Performs machine repair and installation such as replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, run threaded piping, run weld piping, overhaul pumps, replace packing shaft seals on cookers and pumps, welds and uses cutting torch. 
• Conducts daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment as needed. 
• Diagnosis and replacement of equipment parts with little or no direction. 
• Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times. 
• Responsible for using assigned personal protective equipment and required safety equipment; 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. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Vocational school training preferred. 
• Experience in operating a forklift preferred. 
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance and equipment operations. 
• Welding proficiency in MIG and Stick as well as vertical and overhead preferred. 
• Ability to diagnose and repair control circuits and VFD installation preferred. 
• General mechanical aptitude; able to diagnosis and repair problems with motors and other equipment is a plus.  
• CMMS experience. 
• Ability to diagnose and repair control circuits and VFD installation preferred. 
• General mechanical and electrical aptitude; able to diagnosis and repair problems with motors, pumps, gearboxes and other process equipment. 

Physical Demands: 

• Frequently required to push, pull, move or lift up to 100 lbs. 
• Frequently required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch. 
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms. 
• May be asked to travel to other plants for construction projects. 
• May need to work nights and weekends; available “on call” as needed. 

Work Environment: 

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and or slippery floors and high heat or cold temperatures. 

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.