Electrical Maintenance Technician

Cargill•Lake Odessa, MI

3d•$41

About The Position

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.

Requirements

3 years manufacturing maintenance experience
Basic programming and advanced troubleshooting skills, preferably with Allen-Bradley
High School or GED Equivalent
Be able to troubleshoot PLCs and Ladder logic
Be willing to be a part of the Hazmat team
Strong electrical & mechanical aptitude
Ability to read & interpret blueprints or other forms of engineering drawings
Ability to read & interpret detail blueprints, P&IDs, single-lines, and wiring schematics
Ability to work weekend and off shift hours as needed

Nice To Haves

Electrical/Maintenance Journeyman License or apprentice experience
Computer literacy and willingness to learn SAP/PPE systems
Allen-Bradley programming and troubleshooting experience
Maintenance experience in a food processing environment
Proficient with test/calibration tools (RTD calibrators, multimeters, etc.)
Ability to troubleshoot 480 VAC 3-phase, 120 VAC, and 24VDC circuits

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues independently
Apply strong problem-solving and programming troubleshooting skills, preferably with Allen-Bradley
Ensure reliability of manufacturing processes and compliance with standards
Perform preventative and annual maintenance on equipment
Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment
Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control schematics
Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Identify, plan, and execute follow-up maintenance work
Prepare and maintain safe, organized work environments
Respond to unplanned maintenance needs as directed
Accurately complete and document work orders and maintenance records
Communicate maintenance updates through written pass-downs
Maintain and troubleshoot electronic controls and instrumentation
Use diagnostic tools (e.g., oscilloscope, VOM) to test and repair systems