AEI Tech at Cargill summary:

This role involves maintaining and ensuring the mechanical, electrical, and structural integrity of equipment in a high hazard food processing plant within Cargill’s protein and salt business. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, project monitoring, vendor partnership, and implementing continuous improvement methods to enhance operational effectiveness. The position requires technical skills in electromechanical programming, physical job capabilities, and experience with PLC and Rockwell automation programming is preferred.

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.

Location: Nebraska City, NE

Job Type : Full Time

Shift Available: 1st shift

Compensation : $34.90/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

• Execute specific equipment maintenance for each asset involved with containing, controlling, or safeguarding a high hazard process
• Maintain the mechanical and electrical integrity of new installations and existing systems
• Implement, monitor, and maintain best practices to improve operational effectiveness through continuous improvement and reliability excellence methods and tools
• Monitor capitalized repair and replacement projects, mitigate risk issues, and removes barriers to ensure completion of milestones within budget
• Partner with vendors and handle contracts related to asset improvements and new asset project activities
• Ensure the ongoing mechanical, electrical, and structural integrity of plant equipment
• Lead and execute quality maintenance planning
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electromechanical Programing or a minimum of two years of related work experience
• Eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to work in the US based solely upon a 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
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal & written)
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer networks and servers experience
• PLC programming experience
• Rockwell automation programming experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office package
• Meat processing experience
• • Food handling experience

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

Keywords:

equipment maintenance, mechanical integrity, electrical systems, PLC programming, Rockwell automation, food processing, continuous improvement, vendor management, plant maintenance, safety compliance