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Maintenance Mechanic

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Job ID 332608 Date posted 08/21/2026 Location : Butler, Wisconsin Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

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 foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Butler, WI
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 3rd
Compensation: $35.02 /hr

Benefits Information

  • 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

Principal Accountabilities

  • Maintain optimum functionality of all plant equipment and systems
  • Perform equipment inspections and complete predictive and preventive maintenance activities, including data entry
  • Repair, troubleshoot, and modify equipment and systems as needed
  • Inspect facility buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify maintenance needs
  • Determine both immediate and long-term maintenance and repair requirements
  • Create and manage work orders using maintenance computer software
  • Complete, sign, and submit work orders to the Maintenance Supervisor with accurate documentation
  • Perform maintenance-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor
  • Identify and communicate follow-up work requirements
  • Support continuous improvement of equipment and conditions across all facility departments
  • Collaborate effectively as a team member while maintaining a positive attitude
  • Promote and communicate maintenance and reliability best practices throughout the organization
  • Perform additional duties as required
  • Housekeeping and maintaining a clean work environment
  • Attending safety training sessions
  • Participating in team communication and operational meetings

Required Qualifications 

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship 
  • Must be 18 years or older 
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English 
  • Ability to perform basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 
  • Ability to read and comprehend manuals and SOP's 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities at once, have strong organizational, troubleshooting, and 
    analytical skills 
  • Experience with the use of and measuring of instruments/precision tools, fasteners, 
    piping/fittings & valves, cutting and welding, packing/sealing/gasket products, air/steam traps, 
    rotating shaft components, filtering media and rigging 
  • Ability to work 12 hour shifts and extended shifts, including week-ends, holidays and on-call, 
    the ability work outside in all types of weather, climb ladders and work from heights, and the 
    ability to work in a potentially physically strenuous environment. 
  • Ability to perform basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division 


Preferred Qualifications 

  • AA or 2 year technical degree in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics 
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance 
  • High school diploma or GED 
  • Demonstrate computer skills including data entry and data retrieval

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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