Plant Mechanic - Fabrication (Iliff)

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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 Cargills 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.

Posting End Date : Accepting applications until job is filled and / or up to 60 days from the posting date

Job Location : Fort Morgan, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Shift(s) Available : 3rd

Compensation : $26.00 / 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

Safely and effectively operate standard maintenance tools, including power tools, hand tools, and basic electrical testing equipment.

Perform preventative maintenance tasks, including Annual PMs.

Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics with ease.

Troubleshoot minor mechanical and electrical issues independently.

Follow all safety rules, regulations, and departmental procedures; contribute to the development of safety techniques.

Identify and locate mechanical issues by observing equipment, listening for irregularities, and using precision instruments.

Prepare work sites, including scaffolding setup, safety measures, and occasional forklift use.

Execute maintenance tasks and respond to supervisor-directed interruption work.

Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to resolve issues and ensure task completion.

Conduct closeout activities : tool and parts reconciliation, sanitation tagging, production notification, functional testing, and PdM validation.

Complete and return hardcopy Work Orders with full documentation (description, symptoms, findings, time, labor, deficiencies, delays, feedback).

Maintain manufacturing process reliability and adhere to industry standards and specifications.

Understand and certify in Lockout / Tagout (LOTO).

Identify follow-up work and gather necessary materials, tools, and documentation.

Investigate job sites for reactive work and determine scope.

Communicate effectively through written daily pass-downs.

Support and promote REPI (Rapid Equipment Performance Improvement) events.

A test will be administered after a 45-day period.

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 basic English

Must be willing to work weekends and 12 hour shifts

Must have experience using basic hand tools and maintaining mechanical systems, including troubleshooting and repairing machinery

Must submit a resume or complete work history with the application

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using formal techniques to evaluate systems, equipment, and processes.

High level of mechanical / engineering knowledge

Demonstrated ability to organize and implement solutions which improve operational effectiveness.

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability / Vet

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