Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Job Purpose and Impact

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 specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt, and Cargill joint ventures. 

Job Type: Full-time
Shift(s) Available: 01st
Compensation: $ 26.71
Sign-On Bonus: $1500

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:

• Inspect, maintain, and repair surface mobile equipment, including loaders, forklifts, trucks, service vehicles, and support equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hoists, winches, and associated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Maintain and repair material handling systems, including conveyors, belts, pulleys, gearboxes, bins, chutes, pumps, crushers, and screens
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults and complete repairs, including component replacement, adjustments, and rebuilds
• Operate forklifts and mobile lifts from designated locations with little variation
• Perform welding, cutting, and light fabrication on carbon steel and stainless steel for guards, supports, and equipment repairs
• Safely operate equipment to test functionality, reposition machinery, and verify completed repairs
• Conduct routine inspections and report unsafe conditions or equipment deficiencies
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, work orders, and maintenance documentation
• Coordinate with operations, contractors, and maintenance team members to minimize downtime
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 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)
• Basic use of a computer
• 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 perform physical job duties, which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, with advance notice
• Mechanical maintenance experience in industrial, mining, or heavy equipment environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years of equivalent work experience
• Welding experience and strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with material handling systems and mobile equipment preferred

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