Industrial Electrician (Mechanic)

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Cargill brings food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products to people who need them worldwide. It helps farmers grow more, connecting them to broader markets. The company develops products that give consumers what they seek, advancing nutrition, food safety, and sustainability.

Job Profile

The company is looking for an Industrial Electrician (Mechanic) to join its team.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of 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
• 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

Duties/Responsibilities

• As an electro/mechanical technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining Chocolate manufacturing equipment such as roll refiners, conches, roasters, conveyers, pumps, blowers, and valves. Additional experience troubleshooting PLC programs and process automation is a plus
• Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility
• 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
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Modifying or building equipment by reading and comprehending electrical/mechanical schematics, blueprints, or operation manuals
• Operating forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts
• Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools, preventative maintenance technology tools, etc.
• Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• 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 understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• 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)
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Benefits/Perks

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Night Shift Differential
• No Mandatory Overtime
• Paid Weekly
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Start with 3 Weeks Anual PTO – Prorated based on start date
• Tuition Reimbursement

Employer’s Statement

Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law.