Maintenance Technician AE&I
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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 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: Columbus, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd (12 hours shift - On a weekly rotating basis)
Compensation: $35.84/hr – 45.01/hr
Benefits Information
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Development Opportunities
Principal Accountabilities
- Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment, including but not limited to mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and basic precision tools to complete maintenance tasks.
- Read and follow work instructions, schematics, manuals, and safety procedures.
- Document completed work and equipment conditions using a computerized maintenance system.
- Perform job duties in a fast paced, cold, or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
- Support food safety, housekeeping, and safety standards across the facility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have high school diploma
- Must be able to read and write in the prevalent language of technical literature utilized at the facility.
- Must have knowledge of hand and power tools, ability to identify proper tool for specific tasks
- Ability to participate in HAZMAT membership, at minimum supporting role
- Be able to use a powered industrial truck (PIT)
- Ability to work independently and with other technicians
- Education in or willingness to complete courses in Fluid Power Fundamentals, Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems, Fluid Power Systems, Industrial Principles, Concepts of Electronics 1, Fluid Power Systems,
- Control Systems, Introduction to Programmable Controls, Concepts of Electronics 2, Control Logix, and Advanced Control Systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous industrial maintenance experience
- Two year degree that relates to the maintenance field
- Work history in the last 12 months
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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