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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 food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Night Shift, 7-days on followed by 7-days off  (7am to 7pm)
Compensation:  $30.00/hr - $40.00/hr  In line with experience

Benefits Information:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Paid Vacation (PTO), pro-rated on start date
• Paid Holidays
• Night Shift Differential
• Paid Weekly
• No Mandatory Overtime
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

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A Typical Work Day May Include: 

• As an electro/mechanical technician you will be part of 2-person on shift maintenance crew, responsible to troubleshoot, repair and maintain Chocolate manufacturing equipment such as roll refiners, conches, roasters, conveyers, pumps, blowers, valves.  Additional experience troubleshooting PLC programs and process automation a plus
• Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility
• Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools, preventative maintenance technology tools, etc.
• Utilize maintenance skills such as electrical/ mechanical troubleshooting, and multi skill exposure to some of the following skills, such as, Electrical Motor control, PLC and VFD troubleshooting, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing replacement, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and combustion systems
• Modifying or building equipment by reading and comprehending electrical/mechanical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals
• Documenting completed work and the conditions found, utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary
• Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment 
• Operating forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts
• Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need: 

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• High School diploma / GED equivalent
• Minimum two years’ industrial experience as a multi-skill industrial electrician/mechanic, performing maintenance activities that would include some of the following: Electrical troubleshooting, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, rigging/lifting, gearbox/bearings replacement, lubrication, pump and piping systems, or hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Basic computer skills,including proficiency in Microsoft Office

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Prior experience in Food Manufacturing
• Prior experience with safe work practices, such as Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (PJHA), confined spaces, job task permitting, etc.
• Prior experience with precision maintenance, such as laser alignment and/or dial indication
• Trade school certification or degree in a maintenance related field, or related experience including related military experience

During the interview, you will be required to pass a standardized Maintenance Basic Skills Assessment Test.

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