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Maintenance Electrician

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Job ID 336591 Date posted 10/27/2026 Location : Owensboro, Kentucky Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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.

This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions. 

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st shift (Monday through Friday
6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Rotating On call, every 4 weeks
Compensation: $ 42.75/hr 


Benefits:

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 

A Typical Work Day May Include:

  • Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial electrical work throughout the facility
  • Documenting all completed work and the conditions found, utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary
  • Installing, maintaining, testing, evaluating, and repairing various electrical components and systems including low voltage automation systems, medium voltage motor control circuits, and high voltage (<15kV) power distribution systems
  • Comprehending schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals
  • Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment 
  • Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, scissor lift, etc. 
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

  • Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship 
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • 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)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Ability to work in confined spaces
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Industrial electrical experience and/or a Journeyman Electrician license
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

What Will Put You Ahead:

  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP
  • Experience working with high voltage electrical equipment
  • Experience with  programming technologies, such as programmable logic controllers (PLC) and variable frequency drives (VFD)

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.

At Cargill, we care about your safety and want your job search experience to be a positive one. Unfortunately, there are scams out there where individuals pretend to be Cargill recruiters to try to collect personal information or request payment. Please know that Cargill will never ask you for money during the hiring process, and in most cases, we only accept applications through our official careers site, with the exception of some roles in our production plants. If something doesn't feel right or you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us. To learn more, visit our Notice on Fraudulent Job Offers.



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