Maintenance Technician

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Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Newark, CA, West 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 43.08 per hour
43.0800 HOUR
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

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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Job Post Date: 07/12/26