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Maintenance Technician

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Job ID 298939 Date posted 09/12/2024 Location : Dayton, Virginia Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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 Purpose and Impact

The Maintenance Mechanic I, will perform maintenance and troubleshoot production or warehouse machinery typically focused on a singular trade and under frequent guidance. In this role, you will utilize maintenance and reliability practices to complete preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance to ensure assets are maintained.

Job Location: Dayton, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd 
Compensation: $29.90/hr -$39.52/hr


Benefits Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
  • 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 & Career Growth Opportunities
  • Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

  • Perform general machine repair without assistance
  • Understand motor control and motor circuit repairs
  • Utilize PM procedures for assigned machines
  • May include work with any of the following: equipment troubleshooting, mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, plumbing, fabrication/welding, electrical/ electronics, reliability and proactive maintenance, computer use 
  • Remain current with the latest technical information through a program of continuing education or advanced apprenticeship training

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to read/write/speak English
  • Able to understand schematics and installation/operation manuals
  • Previous industrial maintenance experience or equivalent schooling
  • Knowledge/Demonstrated Skills in the following: basic electronics, fabrication, electrical systems, equip/troubleshooting, techanical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with equipment troubleshooting, mechanical systems, plumbing, and welding is preferred
  • Previous Cargill experience
  • Work history in the past 12 months
  • Certification or completed trainings in Intermediate Machining, Intermediate Electronics, Level I or II PDM Technology 

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.


Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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