Industrial Maintenance Technician

Cargill•Westwego, LA

About The Position

Cargill is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician in its Ag & Trading enterprise, which connects producers and users of grains and oilseeds through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. This full-time role is available on the 1st shift and pays $30.88 per hour. The technician performs preventative, predictive, reactive, and precision industrial maintenance throughout the facility. Work includes maintaining and repairing process equipment and systems, documenting work and conditions, and following safety procedures. The role also involves operating lifts and maintenance equipment, interacting with peers and management, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment. Overtime, weekends, holidays, or different shifts may be required with advance notice.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to understand and communicate in English verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform physical job duties, including bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment including a respirator.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.

Nice To Haves

Experience with precision maintenance.
A minimum of one year of industrial maintenance experience.
Experience with welding, fabrication, and pipe fitting.
Experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years of equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Complete preventative, predictive, reactive, and precision industrial maintenance throughout the facility.
Document completed work and conditions found, using maintenance computer software as necessary.
Install, maintain, test, evaluate, and repair conveyors, fans, pumps, belt and chain drives, and process machinery.
Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial work platforms.
Interact regularly with peers and management.
Operate standard maintenance tools, including power tools, basic hand tools, pneumatic tools, electric tools, and lifting and rigging equipment.
Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.