Maintenance Lead

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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.

Job Location: Columbus, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 1st and 2nd
Compensation: $29.13 - $34.92/hr

Benefits Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems, basic start and stop stations, 480 high voltage motors, and starters
• Read PLC inputs and outputs
• Repair/rebuild various gearboxes according to manufacturer specifications
• Properly align belt/chain drive setups
• Perform printer setups and editing for code dating products
• Perform/Repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Repair/Troubleshoot production equipment
• Troubleshoot/calibrate scales
• Read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics
• Occasional welding using a Tig setup
• Utilize MRO system
• Basic cutting/grinding/welding
• Cleanliness and housekeeping
• Ensuring food safety and quality
• Documenting daily work assigned on paper and in maintenance management system
• Utilize parts in inventory to repair equipment and follow procedures for documenting usage
• Identify problems and make suggestions to improve operational processes
• Operate PIT (Powered  Industrial Truck)
• Drive preventative maintenance program
• Assist other technicians in troubleshooting
• Coverage of vacations and call-ins for team
• Coordinate OTJ training for technicians
• Recap and downtime reporting
• Assist in directing daily maintenance of team
• Directing radio calls and communicating with other departments
• Assist in scheduled work planning
• Represent maintenance team on any process team, safety team, FSQR teams
• Understand and comply with site Safety, Food Safety, and GMPs

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to work in the US without an humanitarian Parole status related to Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua or Venezuela which is subject to the Federal Register Notice of revocation by DHS on March 25, 2025
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must have knowledge of hand and power tools
• Willingness to participate in HAZMAT membership, at minimum supporting role

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance experience
• Two year degree that relates to the maintenance field
• Previous front-line leadership
• Experience using a powered industrial truck (PIT)
• Previous Cargill experience

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet