Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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 Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

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

Principal Accountabilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on heavy equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Maintain equipment such as industrial heavy equipment, forklifts, loaders, conveyors, pumps, compressors
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and minimize downtime
• Perform welding, fabrication, and parts replacement as required
• Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs accurately
• Follow all safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental procedures
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• 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
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (bearings, gearboxes, belts, chains)
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Working knowledge of DPF and DEF equipment systems
• Experience working with heavy equipment drivetrain systems
• Ability to read schematics, manuals, and work instructions
• Proficient with hand and power tools
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAT SIS/ET and John Deere computer diagnostic systems
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, food production, or processing environments
• Heavy equipment/industrial maintenance technical diploma from a trade school, or 3 years equivalent experience
• Electrical troubleshooting experience (motors, controls, VFDs)
• Welding certification or demonstrated welding experience
• Forklift or mobile equipment certification
• Vocational or technical trade training
• CMRT, PMMI, or related maintenance certifications

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.