Maintenance Technician

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New, easy‑to‑apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at  or text Cargill Jobs 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 food service operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Waco, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Available: 2nd

Compensation: $30.40/hr

• 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

• 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, and preventative maintenance technology tools
• Utilize and work with maintenance trades and components such as advanced electrical, advanced welding, pipe fitting, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, mechanical maintenance, hydraulic and pneumatic systems; re‑build equipment by reading and comprehending electrical/mechanical schematics, blueprints, and operation manuals (Reliability level 1 PdM tech)
• 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

• Prior maintenance knowledge and experience
• Read and write English
• Basic experience in fabrication, electrical systems, and reliability; intermediate experience with equipment troubleshooting, plumbing, mechanical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic, and process flow maintenance systems

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance, Production, and Engineering
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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