Maintenance Technician.

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 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 : Nashville, TN

Job Type : Full Time

Shift(s) Available : 2nd

Compensation : Dependent on Experience

Benefits Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
• Paid Time off after 30days
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount

Principal Accountabilities

• Maintain Process and Industry Standards and Specifications
• Effectively and safely operates standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools and basic electrical testing equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance up to and including Annual PM’s
• Read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics without issue
• Complete minor troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical related issues without direct supervision
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulation as well as other departmental policies and procedures. Help to develop proper safety techniques
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Must understand and be certified in Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
• Identify follow-up work required
• Acquire planned materials, tools / documentation for planned work, and work order information for reactive work
• Investigate job site if required determine scope of work (reactive work)
• Prepare work site and perform maintenance tasks
• Respond to interruption work from immediate supervisor
• Move to next job after completion or as directed by Maintenance Supervisor
• Complete closeout activities including tool accountability, parts reconciliation, sanitation tagging, notification to production, return unused materials and tools, Functional Operations test complete, and arrange for PM validation
• Complete, sign and return hardcopy Work Order to Maintenance Supervisor complete with Work Description, Symptoms, As Found, As Left, Start / Finish time, and Labor Hours and Note Deficiencies, Delays, and any Job Plan Feedback
• Effectively inform daily pass-down issues and actions through written communication

Required Qualifications

• Right to work in the that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• High school diploma or GED or 2+ years maintenance work experience
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Basic computer and math skills
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold
• Must be able to work in elevated areas
• Must be able to operate machinery
• Must be able to perform maintenance trades including welding, pipe fitting, and fabrication; gearbox and bearing, lubrication, and mechanical maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years hands on experience in industrial production, specifically food manufacturing
• Able to perform maintenance trades including electrical, pumps and piping systems and hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Previous experience and full understanding of GMPs, SSOPs, and SOPs
• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Strong communication skills
• Recent related work history

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability / Vet