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Cargill · 5 days ago

Maintenance Technician

Cargill is a global leader in food and agriculture, and they are seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the effectiveness of their facility. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining chocolate manufacturing equipment, as well as performing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility.

AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
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Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair and maintain Chocolate manufacturing equipment such as roll refiners, conches, roasters, conveyers, pumps, blowers, valves
Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility
Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools, preventative maintenance technology tools, etc
Utilize maintenance skills such as electrical/ mechanical troubleshooting, and multi skill exposure to some of the following skills, such as, Electrical Motor control, PLC and VFD troubleshooting, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing replacement, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and combustion systems
Modifying or building equipment by reading and comprehending electrical/mechanical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals
Documenting completed work and the conditions found, utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary
Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
Operating forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts
Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical troubleshootingPLC troubleshootingPreventative maintenanceMulti-skill industrial experienceBasic computer skillsCommunication in EnglishTeamwork

Required

Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum two years' industrial experience as a multi-skill industrial electrician/mechanic, performing maintenance activities that would include some of the following: Electrical troubleshooting, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, rigging/lifting, gearbox/bearings replacement, lubrication, pump and piping systems, or hydraulics and pneumatics
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice
Ability to work in the on-call rotation. Once per rotation, will be required to be both on-call 1 and on-call 2. On-call requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays with limited notice, as breakdown calls occur
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Ability to work in confined spaces
Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred

Prior experience in Food Manufacturing
Prior experience with safe work practices, such as Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (PJHA), confined spaces, job task permitting, etc
Trade school certification or degree in a maintenance related field, or related experience including related military experience

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Start with 120 hours Annual PTO - Prorated based on start date
12 Paid Holidays
Paid Weekly
401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts

Company

Cargill provides agricultural, food, bioindustrial, and risk management solutions across global supply chains and manufacturing sectors.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.02M
Key Investors
National Safety Council
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M

Leadership Team

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Brian Sikes
Board Chair and CEO
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David MacLennan
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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