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Maintenance Technician

Cargill

Newark, CAFull-time$43.08/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$43.08/hr
Location
Newark, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Cargill is hiring a Maintenance Technician. Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. This position is in the Food Enterprise, serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with innovative ingredients and branded products. The role involves maintaining various components and systems within the facility.

Key focus areas include Complete preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance, Document all completed work and conditions found using maintenance computer software, and Install, maintain, test, evaluate, and repair heavy mobile equipment and hydraulic systems.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, 1+ Year Industrial Electrical Knowledge, and 1+ Year Mechanical Maintenance Trades Experience. Important skills include Industrial Maintenance, Maintenance Computer Software, Heavy Mobile Equipment Repair, Hydraulic Systems Repair, 12 & 24V Mobile Electrical Systems Repair, and Belt Conveyors Repair. Preferred (not required): SAP, CMMS, Troubleshooting, and Packaging Equipment Maintenance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Industrial MaintenanceMaintenance Computer SoftwareHeavy Mobile Equipment RepairHydraulic Systems Repair12 & 24V Mobile Electrical Systems RepairBelt Conveyors RepairGear Reducers RepairBearings RepairPower Tools OperationBasic Hand Tools OperationPneumatic Tools OperationElectric Tools OperationMechanical Schematics ComprehensionElectrical Schematics ComprehensionBlueprints ComprehensionOperation Manuals ComprehensionForklifts OperationSafety Policies AdherenceBasic Computer SkillsEnglish CommunicationBasic Math SkillsSAPCMMSTroubleshootingPackaging Equipment MaintenanceHydraulic Systems MaintenancePneumatic Systems MaintenanceBelt or Roller Conveyors MaintenancePumps MaintenanceGear Reducers MaintenanceBearings Maintenance

Qualifications

Must Be 18+1+ Year Industrial Electrical Knowledge1+ Year Mechanical Maintenance Trades ExperienceCertified Maintenance Reliability TechnicianHeavy Equipment/Industrial Maintenance Technical Diploma or 3 Years Equivalent ExperiencePredictive Maintenance CertificationPrecision Maintenance CertificationHigh School Diploma/GED or 2 Years Equivalent Work Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

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: 2nd Shift

Compensation: $43.08/hr plus a 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

A Typical Work Day May Include

  • 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 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

  • Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures

  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

  • Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

  • 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, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

  • Minimum of one year of experience with industrial electrical knowledge and mechanical maintenance trades

  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

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What Will Put You Ahead

  • 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

  • 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 packaging equipment, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, belt or roller conveyors, 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

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