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Plant Maintenance Worker 1
- Workplace Type
- Onsite
- Location
- Clinton, IA, United States
- Experience Level
- Mid Level
The Maintenance Worker 1 performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision.
$25.54 per hour, overtime available. We have different pay levels based on work experience. We offer 401k, Health Insurance, Uniforms, Boot Allowance and more.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- 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.
- If above level 1 maintenance, you will Trains Level 1 Maintenance personnel.
- 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.
- Diagnosis and replacement of equipment parts with little or no direction.
- Ability to diagnose and repair control circuits and VFD installation.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience in operating a forklift.
- Experience in welding, electrical, and mechanicals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Vocational school training preferred.
- 2 years experience with similar equipment preferred.
- Basic knowledge of general maintenance and equipment operations.
- Welding proficiency in MIG and Stick as well as vertical and overhead.
- Proficiency in control power electric.
- General mechanical aptitude; able to diagnosis and repair problems with motors and other equipment.
- Good math skills; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
About Darling Ingredients
Manufacturing
A pioneer in circularity, Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) takes materials from the animal agriculture and food industries, and transforms them into valuable ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. The company operates more than 260 facilities in more than 15 countries and processes about 15% of the world’s animal agricultural by-products, produces about 30% of the world’s collagen (both gelatin and hydrolyzed collagen) and is one of the largest producers of renewable energy. To learn more, visit darlingii.com.
- Employees
- 2863
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Headquarters
- Irving, Texas
- Location
- 5601 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, Texas 75038, US
- Specialties
- Fat & Protein Ingredients from Bio-nutrients, Restaurant Grease Mgt, Bakery Residuals Recycling, Natural & Organic Fertilizers, Biofuels & Green Energy, World Leader in Gelatin Production, Sustainable Food Ingredients, Custom Blending for Feed Manufacturers, Sustainable Feed Ingredients, and Animal proteins and fats
Maintenance Worker Jobs in the United States
Browse maintenance worker jobs in the united states, sourced directly from company career pages and updated daily. Recent openings come from Darling Ingredients, Sci, Services for the Underserved and others. Listings that show pay range from $41,000 to $84,000 a year. As a Maintenance Worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the upkeep and functionality of buildings and facilities. Your day-to-day tasks may include repairing and maintaining equipment, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the overall safety and cleanliness of the premises. The job market for Maintenance Workers is steady, with opportunities in various industries such as healthcare, hospitality, education, and property management. The average annual salary for Maintenance Workers ranges from $30,000 to $50,000, depending on experience and location. Key skills for this role include a strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. With the increasing focus on sustainable practices, knowledge of energy-efficient systems and green technologies can also be beneficial. Balancing work life with personal time is important in this role, as emergencies may require availability outside regular hours.
Hiring snapshot
Based on the 63 most recent maintenance worker listings
- 63
- listings analysed
- $52,000
- median listed pay
- 0%
- remote
- 25
- posted in the last week
Employers hiring now
Where the openings are
- McKinney, TX4
- Clinton, IA3
- Farmville, VA3
- Fort Carson, CO2
- Brooklyn, NY2
- Columbia, SC2
Listed pay
9 listings show a salary
- $41,000–$84,000
- range
- $52,000
- median
- ~$25/hr
- hourly
Work arrangement
100% on-site
93% full-time · 4% contract · 4% part-time
Experience level
47% entry level37% mid level16% senior level
Common job titles
- Maintenance Worker · 25
- General Maintenance Worker · 8
- Maintenance Worker 1 · 3
- Maintenance Worker II · 2
- Facilities Maintenance Worker CL1 · 2
- Maintenance Worker I · 2
- Production Maintenance Worker #274 · 2
- Production Maintenance Worker #277 · 2
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