Industrial 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 seeking an Industrial Mechanic to join its team.

Education Level

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years technical degree in an industrial mechanical discipline
• Be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility

Work Experience

• 3 or more years of experience in maintenance
• Experience cutting and welding
• Experience in a production environment
• Experience in the food and beverage industry
• Experience with HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) equipment including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and air compressors
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement, including Lean Six Sigma
• Maintenance experience using precision instrumentation including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, laser alignment tools, sheave alignment tools, etc.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility and documenting accordingly
• Installing, maintaining, testing, evaluating, and repairing various mechanical components and systems
• Interacting regularly with external vendors, peers, and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork-focused environment
• Interpreting and understanding mechanical schematics, blueprints, or operation manuals
• Must be able to interpret work instructions, formulate plans, and express ideas and concerns effectively to co-workers, maintenance personnel, and supervisors
• Operate a site-related CMMS (Computerized maintenance management system)
• Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts
• Operating standard maintenance tools such as power, electric, precision maintenance, preventative maintenance technology tools, etc.
• Perform calculations using units of weight (pounds, kilograms), percentages, or fractions
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Utilize maintenance trades and components such as welding, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, mechanical maintenance, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 55lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to utilize and operate a site-related CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
• 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 (0 degrees to 110 degrees), dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice
• Must be able to use or learn computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and Maintenance software such as SAP or Maximo

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Production: health benefits commence on the 1st of the month after 90 days of employment
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 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.