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Maintenance Worker 1

Darling Ingredients · darlingingredients.com
Des MoinesEntry level
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The job in short

An entry-level full-time Technician (general) role at Darling Ingredients in Des Moines.

Details

Found
14 d ago · posted 2026-10-30
Location
Des Moines, IA
Pay (as listed)
$76,000–$92,500 a year

Full description

The Maintenance position performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision. Yearly pay range: $76000 - $92500 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. • Performs preventative maintenance on all plant equipment. • Performs machine repair and installation such as replacing motors, gear boxes, screw conveyors, threading piping, weld piping, repair/replace pumps 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. Minimum Qualifications • Minimum of 2 - year experience in industrial maintenance. • Minimum of 2 - years experience with stick/arc welding. • Minimum of 1-year experience using a plasma cutter and oxygen acetylene torch. • Minimum of 2-year operating arial lifts. • Must be able to work rotating weekend shifts Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in a slaughter/rendering plant. • Experience with high pressure boilers. Blowdowns, chemical testing etc. • High mechanical aptitude; able to diagnosis repair problems with motors and other equipment.

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