Maintenance Mechanic

Cargill•Newark, CA

12d

About The Position

Cargill is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for its Food Enterprise. The role performs industrial maintenance throughout the facility, independently completing preventative, predictive, and reactive work with little to no guidance. The mechanic applies knowledge of multiple maintenance trades and standard tools, reads schematics and manuals to modify equipment, documents completed work using maintenance software, and supports continuous improvement, safety, and cleanliness. The position is full-time, with first- or second-shift availability depending on production needs, and pays $43.08 per hour. Relocation reimbursement is not included.

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.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work in elevated areas of 4 feet and above.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment.
Ability to perform physical job duties including bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
At least 1 year of experience in mechanical maintenance.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience.
Experience with SAP or a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Certified Maintenance Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification or willingness to acquire it.
Industrial maintenance technical diploma from a trade school, or 3 years of equivalent experience.
Predictive Maintenance and/or Precision Maintenance certifications.
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining equipment and systems such as packaging equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, belt or roller conveyors, pumps, gear reducers, or bearings.

Responsibilities

Perform equipment maintenance practices with little to no guidance.
Independently complete preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility.
Operate two or more standard maintenance tools, such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools, and preventative maintenance technology tools.
Apply knowledge and experience in two or more maintenance trades and components, including electrical, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, mechanical maintenance, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Modify equipment by reading electrical or mechanical schematics, blueprints, and operation manuals.
Document completed work and conditions found using maintenance computer software.
Interact regularly with peers and provide feedback to management to support continuous improvement of facility operations.
Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.