Maintenance Technician I

Cargill • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I supports safe and reliable plant operations by maintaining and repairing production equipment and facility assets. The role performs routine preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance and helps troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues under general guidance. The technician contributes to food safety, equipment reliability, and team success in a production setting.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Six months of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, or educational equivalent, or certification in maintenance, mechanics, or a related trade.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety, food safety, and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand for long periods and climb, bend, and twist, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Welding, fabrication, or conveyor system experience.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Work history in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and electrical issues to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and basic precision tools to complete maintenance tasks.
• Read and follow work instructions, schematics, manuals, and safety procedures.
• Document completed work and equipment conditions using a computerized maintenance system.
• Perform job duties in fast-paced, cold, or warm production settings while wearing required PPE and completing physical tasks.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
• Support food safety, housekeeping, and safety standards across the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed