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Cargill · 1 day ago

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Cargill is a global leader in food production and sustainability, seeking to strengthen its workforce in the protein and salt business. The Electrical Maintenance Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems to ensure reliable manufacturing processes.

AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues independently
Apply strong problem-solving and programming troubleshooting skills, preferably with Allen-Bradley
Ensure reliability of manufacturing processes and compliance with standards
Perform preventative and annual maintenance on equipment
Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment
Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control schematics
Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Identify, plan, and execute follow-up maintenance work
Prepare and maintain safe, organized work environments
Respond to unplanned maintenance needs as directed
Accurately complete and document work orders and maintenance records
Communicate maintenance updates through written pass-downs
Maintain and troubleshoot electronic controls and instrumentation
Use diagnostic tools (e.g., oscilloscope, VOM) to test and repair systems

Qualification

Allen-Bradley programmingElectrical troubleshootingMechanical troubleshootingPLC troubleshootingElectrical/Maintenance Journeyman LicenseBlueprint interpretationTest/calibration toolsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

3 years manufacturing maintenance experience
Basic programming and advanced troubleshooting skills, preferably with Allen-Bradley
High School or GED Equivalent
Be able to troubleshoot PLCs and Ladder logic
Be willing to be a part of the Hazmat team
Strong electrical & mechanical aptitude
Ability to read & interpret blueprints or other forms of engineering drawings
Ability to read & interpret detail blueprints, P&IDs, single-lines, and wiring schematics
Ability to work weekend and off shift hours as needed

Preferred

Electrical/Maintenance Journeyman License or apprentice experience
Computer literacy and willingness to learn SAP/PPE systems
Allen-Bradley programming and troubleshooting experience
Maintenance experience in a food processing environment
Proficient with test/calibration tools (RTD calibrators, multimeters, etc.)
Ability to troubleshoot 480 VAC 3-phase, 120 VAC, and 24VDC circuits

Benefits

$3/hr Weekly Attendance Bonus
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

Company

Cargill provides agricultural, food, bioindustrial, and risk management solutions across global supply chains and manufacturing sectors.

H1B Sponsorship

Cargill has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (25)
2024 (25)
2023 (29)
2022 (31)
2021 (26)
2020 (41)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.02M
Key Investors
National Safety Council
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M

Leadership Team

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Brian Sikes
Board Chair and CEO
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David MacLennan
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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