Maintenance Mechanic

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

Our Food Enterprise serves food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

The Maintenance Mechanic position ensures optimum functionality for all plant equipment and systems by performing inspections, predictive and preventive maintenance, and repair and modification of equipment with hand and power tools. The role also identifies follow‑up work, improves facility conditions, promotes maintenance culture, and performs housekeeping, safety training, and communication meetings.

• Interpret work instructions, formulate plans, and communicate effectively.
• Log all actions taken clearly and concisely.
• Perform basic arithmetic and understand measurement units.
• Work in temperature and humidity conditions ranging from 0 °F to 110 °F.
• Verify dimensions and clearances of parts using precision instruments.
• Complete preventive, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance.
• Install, maintain, test, evaluate, and repair various mechanical components and systems.
• Operate a site‑related CMMS.
• Use standard maintenance tools and technology.
• Utilize welding, pipe fitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Interpret mechanical schematics, blueprints, and operation manuals.
• Document completed work using maintenance software.
• Collaborate with external vendors, peers, and management for continuous improvement.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to use or learn computer software such as Microsoft Office and maintenance software such as SAP or Maximo.
• Perform physical duties including bending, lifting up to 55 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.
• Work overtime, including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice.
• Understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).
• Work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions with PPE.
• Work in elevated areas (4 ft and above).
• Work in confined spaces.

• 2 years technical degree in industrial mechanical discipline.
• 3 or more years of maintenance experience.
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience, including Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry.
• HVAC equipment experience.
• Production environment experience.
• Previous Cargill experience.
• MIG/TIG welding experience.
• CMMS operation experience.
• Precision instrumentation experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance.
• Health and Wellness Incentives.
• Paid Vacation 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.

Job Time: Full Time

Compensation: $37.88/hr

Shift: Night shift (7:00 pm – 7:00 am), 4 days ON / 4 days OFF