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Maintenance Lead; Columbus, NE

Job in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, 68602, USA
Listing for: Cargill
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 - 35.96 USD Hourly USD 30.00 35.96 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Maintenance Lead (Columbus, NE)

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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from food service operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Columbus, NE

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 2nd

Compensation: $30.00 - $35.96/hr

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 up to $5,000 (for eligible candidates)

Benefits Information
  • 12-hour rotating shifts
  • B Shift
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • Shift differential
Principal Accountabilities
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems, basic start and stop stations, 480 high voltage motors, and starters
  • Read PLC inputs and outputs
  • Repair/rebuild various gearboxes according to manufacturer specifications
  • Properly align belt/chain drive setups
  • Perform printer setups and editing for code dating products
  • Perform/Repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
  • Repair/Troubleshoot production equipment
  • Troubleshoot/calibrate scales
  • Read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics
  • Occasional welding using a Tig setup
  • Utilize MRO system
  • Basic cutting/grinding/welding
  • Cleanliness and housekeeping
  • Ensuring food safety and quality
  • Documenting daily work assigned on paper and in maintenance management system
  • Utilize parts in inventory to repair equipment and follow procedures for documenting usage
  • Identify problems and make suggestions to improve operational processes
  • Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Truck)
  • Drive preventative maintenance program
  • Assist other technicians in troubleshooting
  • Coverage of vacations and call-ins for team
  • Coordinate OTJ training for technicians
  • Recap and downtime reporting
  • Assist in directing daily maintenance of team
  • Directing radio calls and communicating with other departments
  • Assist in scheduled work planning
  • Represent maintenance team on any process team, safety team, FSQR teams
  • Understand and comply with site Safety, Food Safety, and GMPs
Required Qualifications
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must have knowledge of hand and power tools
  • Willingness to participate in HAZMAT membership, at minimum supporting role
  • Have state issued operator driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous industrial maintenance experience
  • Two-year degree that relates to the maintenance field
  • Previous front-line leadership
  • Experience using a powered industrial truck (PIT)
  • Previous Cargill experience
  • Work history in the last 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance, Production, and Engineering

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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