Maintenance Lead (Columbus, NE)

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Job Title: Maintenance Lead (Columbus, NE)
Location: Columbus, NE, Midwest 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 30.00 - 35.96 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: Columbus, NE

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 2nd

Compensation: $30.00 - $35.96/hr

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 up to $5,000 (for eligible candidates)

Benefits Information

12-hour rotating shifts
B Shift
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, 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
Shift differential

Principal Accountabilities

Troubleshoot electrical systems, basic start and stop stations, 480 high voltage motors, and starters
Read PLC inputs and outputs
Repair/rebuild various gearboxes according to manufacturer specifications
Properly align belt/chain drive setups
Perform printer setups and editing for code dating products
Perform/Repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Repair/Troubleshoot production equipment
Troubleshoot/calibrate scales
Read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics
Occasional welding using a Tig setup
Utilize MRO system
Basic cutting/grinding/welding
Cleanliness and housekeeping
Ensuring food safety and quality
Documenting daily work assigned on paper and in maintenance management system
Utilize parts in inventory to repair equipment and follow procedures for documenting usage
Identify problems and make suggestions to improve operational processes
Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Truck)
Drive preventative maintenance program
Assist other technicians in troubleshooting
Coverage of vacations and call-ins for team
Coordinate OTJ training for technicians
Recap and downtime reporting
Assist in directing daily maintenance of team
Directing radio calls and communicating with other departments
Assist in scheduled work planning
Represent maintenance team on any process team, safety team, FSQR teams
Understand and comply with site Safety, Food Safety, and GMPs

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Must have knowledge of hand and power tools
Willingness to participate in HAZMAT membership, at minimum supporting role
Have state issued operator driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Previous industrial maintenance experience
Two-year degree that relates to the maintenance field
Previous front-line leadership
Experience using a powered industrial truck (PIT)
Previous Cargill experience
Work history in the last 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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Job Post Date: 11/23/25