Beef Maintenance Technician

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Job Title: Beef Maintenance Technician
Location: Hazleton, PA, Mid-Atlantic United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Maintenance/Repair
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 24.75 per hour
Job Description: 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.

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: Hazleton, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: 2nd
Compensation: $24.75/hr - $38.75/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

Conduct hands-on training for machine operators within the Ground Beef Department based on supervisor requests, ensuring proper operation and adherence to safety protocols
Respond to reactive maintenance calls throughout the plant and follow up to ensure timely resolution of equipment issues
Perform preventative maintenance (PM) tasks and complete necessary follow-up repairs to maintain equipment reliability and minimize downtime
Carry out daily line assignments by reviewing PM schedules and inspecting assigned lines within the designated department
Support additional duties as assigned, including providing maintenance assistance across the entire facility when needed

Required Qualifications

At least one year of experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues on industrial equipment
At least one year of experience using hand tools such as drill press, hand drill, wrenches, threading machines, etc
At least two years of experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in Industrial Electricity I, II, and III
Certification in Motor Controls
Experience troubleshooting with PLC's
Working knowledge of fluid power, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Previous experience with Precision Maintenance
Bilingual in English/Spanish
One year of experience TIG Welding
Building Trades (Drywall repair, spackling, Plumbing
Ammonia refrigeration experience
Ammonia certifications

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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Job Post Date: 10/30/25