Maintenance Lead

Company: Cargill
Location: Columbus
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

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, NEJob Type: Full TimeShift Available: 1stCompensation: $29.13 - $34.92/hrBenefits InformationMedical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill matching contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsPrincipal AccountabilitiesTroubleshoot electrical systems, basic start and stop stations, 480 high voltage motors, and startersRead PLC inputs and outputsRepair/rebuild various gearboxes according to manufacturer specificationsProperly align belt/chain drive setupsPerform printer setups and editing for code dating productsPerform/Repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipmentRepair/Troubleshoot production equipmentTroubleshoot/calibrate scalesRead electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematicsOccasional welding using a Tig setupUtilize MRO systemBasic cutting/grinding/weldingCleanliness and housekeepingEnsuring food safety and qualityDocumenting daily work assigned on paper and in maintenance management systemUtilize parts in inventory to repair equipment and follow procedures for documenting usageIdentify problems and make suggestions to improve operational processesOperate PIT (Powered Industrial Truck)Drive preventative maintenance programAssist other technicians in troubleshootingCoverage of vacations and call-ins for teamCoordinate OTJ training for techniciansRecap and downtime reportingAssist in directing daily maintenance of teamDirecting radio calls and communicating with other departmentsAssist in scheduled work planningRepresent maintenance team on any process team, safety team, FSQR teamsUnderstand and comply with site Safety, Food Safety, and GMPsRequired QualificationsMust be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorshipMust be 18 years or olderMust have high school diploma or GED equivalentMust be able to read, write, and speak EnglishMust have knowledge of hand and power toolsWillingness to participate in HAZMAT membership, at minimum supporting roleHave state issued operator driver’s licensePreferred QualificationsPrevious industrial maintenance experienceTwo year degree that relates to the maintenance fieldPrevious front-line leadershipExperience using a powered industrial truck (PIT)Previous Cargill experiencePlease note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/VetTo apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply. Salary: . Date posted: 05/01/2025

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