Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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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 protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: North Kingstown, RI

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 1st

Compensation: $31.00/h

Benefits Information

• 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

• May modify programming under general guidance
• Occasionally participate in the design and installation of new or upgraded equipment and machinery
• Complete basic troubleshooting of machinery and automation failures
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the reliability of plant assets while troubleshooting machinery and automation failures as necessary
• Perform periodic inspection and maintenance on packaging equipment, processing equipment, storage systems, plant utilities and other mechanical and electrical systems, under direct guidance
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Fluent in English 
  
  
• Minimum 1 year experience in commercial/industrial electrical and maintenance 
  
  
• Basic understanding of how to use hand tools/typical power tools safely 
  
  
• Experience working on computer-based systems (PLC's, Windows, Linux)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior trade school experience 
  
  
• Prior apprentice experience 
  
  
• Vocational high school trade 
  
  
• IT experience

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet