Dayton, Virginia, US
3 days ago
Maintenance Technician

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 Type: Full Time
Shift: 1st
Compensation: $29.30 - $39.52/hr 


Benefits Information:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesMarathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)Paid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill matching contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Discounts


Maintenance Tech is a vital role in the daily operations of our facility. There are a variety of roles and responsibilities within this title. The types of roles available require troubleshooting, ensuring proper maintenance and operational status of equipment, using a variety of hand tools to set up, break down, adjust production line machinery, and performing other duties pertaining to hydraulics and pneumatics, all while making safety the number one priority. Maintenance requires being able to read manuals written in English and the ability to write and document information. While performing the duties of Maintenance, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions with slippery surfaces; moving mechanical parts; fast paced warm/cool environment. Positions require standing the entire shift and the use of PPE is required in all areas of the facility.


Principal Accountabilities

Perform general machine repair without assistanceUnderstand motor control and motor circuit repairsUtilize PM procedures for assigned machinesExperience in the followingEquipment troubleshootingMechanical systemsPneumaticsHydraulicsPlumbing Fabrication/welding Electrical/electronics Reliability and proactive maintenanceComputer use

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorshipMust be 18 years or olderAbility to read/write/speak EnglishAble to understand schematics and installation/operation manualsPrevious industrial maintenance experience or equivalent schoolingKnowledge and demonstrated skills with hand tools, basic math, measuring and mechanical aptitude 

Preferred Qualifications

Previous production or maintenance experiencePrevious Cargill experienceWork history in the past 12 months


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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