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 Purpose and Impact

The Maintenance Mechanic position would include maintaining optimum functionality for all plant equipment and systems by performing inspections, completing predictive and preventive maintenance measures, and repairing and modifying equipment and systems with the use of a variety of hand tools and power tools.

Maintenance Mechanics also identify follow-up work required, work to improve the condition of all facility departments, work as a team member with a positive attitude, help promote and communicate maintenance and reliability to the organization, and perform other duties including housekeeping, attending safety training, and attending communication meetings.   

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 3rd Shift Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 6am 
Compensation:  $33.09/hr plus $0.50 as shift differential

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

Key AccountabilitiesMust be able to interpret work instructions, formulate plans, and express ideas and concerns effectively to co-workers, maintenance personnel and supervisorsLog all actions taken in a clear and concise methodAble to work with different temperature and humidity conditions in the work area that can vary from temperatures ranging of 0 degrees to 110 degreesVerify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instrumentsCompleting preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facilityInstalling, maintaining, testing, evaluating, and repairing various mechanical components and systems Ability to utilize and operate a site related CMMS (Computerized maintenance management system)Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools, preventative maintenance technology tools, etc.Utilize maintenance trades and components such as welding, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, mechanical maintenance, hydraulic and pneumatic systems Interpreting and understanding mechanical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manualsDocumenting completed work and the conditions found, utilizing maintenance computer software as necessaryInteracting regularly with external vendors, peers, and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial liftsUnderstanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulationsMaintaining a safe and clean work environmentOther duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum QualificationEligible to work in the United Sates without visa sponsorshipMust be 18 years of age or olderAbility to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 55lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodationAbility 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 in elevated areas (4 feet and above)Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)Ability to work overtime, holidays, nights, weekends, different shifts or respond to calls for emergency work during off-duty hoursAbility to work in confined spacesMust be able to use or learn computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and Maintenance software
Preferred Qualifications:3 or more years of experience in maintenanceExperience with HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) equipment including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and air compressorsExperience in a production food environmentExperience in MIG (metal inert gas) / TIG (tungsten inert gas) weldingAbility to utilize and operate a site related CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)Maintenance experience using precision instrumentation including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, laser alignment tools, sheave alignment tools, etc.Previous experience with SAP

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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