Maintenance Technician I

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 searching for a Maintenance Technician I to join its team.

Education Level

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

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Basic cutting/grinding/welding
• Cleanliness and housekeeping
• Documenting daily work assigned on paper and in the maintenance management system
• Ensuring food safety and quality
• Identify problems and make suggestions to improve operational processes
• Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Truck)
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting tasks
• Perform printer setups and editing for code-dating products
• Properly align belt/chain drive setups
• Read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Repair/rebuild various gearboxes according to manufacturer specifications
• Repair/Troubleshoot production equipment
• Utilize MRO system
• Utilize parts in inventory to repair equipment and follow procedures for documenting usage

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance experience
• Two-year degree that relates to the maintenance field
• Experience using a powered industrial truck (PIT)
• Previous Cargill experience
• Work history in the last 12 months

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must know hand and power tools
• Willingness to participate in HAZMAT membership, at minimum supporting role
• Have state-issued operator driver’s license
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• 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
• 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.