Title:  Maintenance Mechanic

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st or 2nd, depending on production needs
Compensation: $43.08/hr 

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.

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 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Perform equipment maintenance practices, with little to no guidance.
• Independently complete preventative, predictive and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility.
• Apply knowledge and ability to operate two or more standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools and preventative maintenance technology tools.
• Apply an in depth understanding and experience of two or more maintenance trades and components (i.e. electrical, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, mechanical maintenance and hydraulic and pneumatic systems).
• Modify equipment by reading either electrical or mechanical schematics, blueprints and operation manuals.
• Document completed work and the conditions found utilizing maintenance computer software interact regularly with peers and provide feedback to management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations.
• Understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).
• Basic use of a computer.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
• Must be able 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 perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Have at least 1 year of experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift experience.
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Certified Maintenance Reliability Technician (CMRT) or willing to acquire certification.
• Industrial maintenance technical diploma from a trade school, or 3 years equivalent experience.
• Predictive Maintenance and/or Precision Maintenance Certifications.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining various components and systems such as but not limited to packaging equipment, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, belt or roller conveyors, pumps, gear reducers, or bearings.