Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

cargill

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
Ability to communicate in English (verbal and written)
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Must be able 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
Basic use of a computer
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays or different shifts with advance notice

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Heavy equipment/industrial maintenance technical diploma from a trade school, or 3 years equivalent experience
Predictive Maintenance and/or Precision Maintenance Certifications
Experience with automation and robotics

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on equipment in various departments throughout the facility working on automation, instrumentation, and mechanical systems
Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the reliability of the plant assets
Assist with design and installation best practices of new or upgraded equipment, machinery, automation, instrumentation, robotics, machine controls, machine automation, motors, counters, etc.
Assist with troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues on equipment, understand and utilize Precision Maintenance techniques
Work with the Maintenance Mechanics to install, diagnosis, repair equipment as needed
Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations
Maintain a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned