Maintenance Technician

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Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: West Columbia, SC, South 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 28.75 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: West Columbia, SC

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $28.75/hr

Benefits information

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

Effectively and safely operates standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools and basic electrical testing equipment
Repair/rebuild various gearboxes according to manufacturer specifications
Properly align belt/chain drive setups
Repair/Troubleshoot production equipment
Read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics without issue
Utilize MRO system
Basic cutting/grinding/welding
Documenting daily work assigned on paper and in maintenance management system
Follow prescribed safety rules and regulation as well as other departmental policies and procedures
Identify problems and make suggestions to improve operational processes

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must be able to understand schematics and installation/operation manuals
Knowledge in the following: basic electronics, fabrication, electrical systems, equip/troubleshooting, technical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic

Preferred Qualifications

Previous industrial maintenance experience
Two-year degree that relates to the maintenance field
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: 05/10/25