Maintenance Technician

Company: Cargill
Location: Mount Joy
Posted on: March 1, 2026

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 The Maintenance Mechanic will perform maintenance and troubleshoot production or warehouse machinery typically focused on a multiple trades with regular guidance. In this role, you will utilize maintenance and reliability practices to complete preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance to ensure assets are maintained to ensure effectiveness of the facility. Compensation Data Job Type: Full Time Shift Available : Night Shift, (7:00 pm-7:00 am) Thursday to Wednesday, 7 days on, 7 days off & Day Shift ( 7:00 am- 3:00pm ) Monday to Friday , Compensation : $32.00/hr - $42.00/hr In line with experience Benefits Information: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance Start with 120 hours Annual PTO - Prorated based on start date 12 Paid Holidays Paid Weekly 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 Workday May Include: As an electro/mechanical technician you will be responsible to troubleshoot, repair and maintain Chocolate manufacturing equipment such as roll refiners, conches, roasters, conveyers, pumps, blowers, valves. Additional experience troubleshooting PLC programs and process automation a plus Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools, preventative maintenance technology tools, etc. Utilize maintenance skills such as electrical/ mechanical troubleshooting, and multi skill exposure to some of the following skills, such as, Electrical Motor control, PLC and VFD troubleshooting, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing replacement, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and combustion systems Modifying or building equipment by reading and comprehending electrical/mechanical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals Documenting completed work and the conditions found, utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment Operating forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures Maintaining a safe and clean work environment Other duties as assigned What You Will Need: Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Must be 18 years or older High School diploma or equivalent Minimum two years’ of experience as a multi-skill industrial electrician/mechanic in a manufacturing or industrial environment or equivalent trade school performing maintenance activities that would include some of the following: Electrical troubleshooting including working on three phase power , welding, pipefitting, fabrication, rigging/lifting, gearbox/bearings replacement, lubrication, pump and piping systems, or hydraulics and pneumatics 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 holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice Ability to work in the on-call rotation. Once per rotation, will be required to be both on-call 1 and on-call 2. On-call requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays with limited notice, as breakdown calls occur. Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) Ability to work in confined spaces Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office What Will Put You Ahead: Prior experience in Food Manufacturing Prior experience with safe work practices, such as Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (PJHA), confined spaces, job task permitting, etc. Trade school certification or degree in a maintenance related field, or related experience including related military experience 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 To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.

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