Maintenance Mechanic

Cargill is a trusted salt supplier to a wide variety of industries; our portfolio includes food processing salts, sodium reduction solutions, salt for water softeners and swimming pools, bulk and packaged ice melters, industrial salts, and salt for animal feeding. Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive – a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe! We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully

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.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $ 42.08/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 

Principal Accountabilities

• Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility
• Documenting all completed work and the conditions found; utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary
• Installing, maintaining, testing, evaluating, and repairing various components and systems including vertical and centrifugal pumps, heavy mobile equipment, hydraulic systems, 12 & 24V mobile electrical systems, belt conveyors, gear reducers, and bearings
• Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, pneumatic tools, electric tools, etc.
• Comprehending mechanical/electrical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals
• Operating forklifts and/or heavy equipment, aerial lift
• Understanding and adhering to all safety 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 or older
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• 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, rain, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of industrial or heavy equipment maintenance experience
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Certified Maintenance Reliability Technician (CMRT) or willing to acquire certification
• Heavy equipment/industrial maintenance technical diploma from a trade school, or 3 years equivalent experience
• Experience and/or certifications in vertical and centrifugal pump maintenance. Including knowledge in repairs, operations, pump flow curves, schematic reading, etc
• Predictive Maintenance and/or Precision Maintenance Certifications
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining various components and systems such as but not limited to hydraulic & pneumatic systems, belt or roller conveyors, vertical and centrifugal pumps, gear reducers, or bearings

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.