Maintenance Technician

Company : Cargill

Location : Columbus, NE, 68601

Posted Date : 2 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Installation & Maintenance

Occupation : Maintenance Technician

Job Details

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

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(s) Available: 1st and 2nd
Compensation: $22.00 - $29.00/hr
Sign on bonus: $2,500 - $5,000

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

Perform basic electrical troubleshooting tasks
Repair/rebuild various gearboxes according to manufacturer specifications
Properly align belt/chain drive setups
Perform printer setups and editing for code dating products
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)

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
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

Preferred Qualifications

Previous industrial maintenance experience
Two year degree that relates to the maintenance field
Experience using a powered industrial truck (PIT)

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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