Job Information
Cargill Maintenance Technician I in Lake Odessa, Michigan
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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 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: Lake Odessa, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 2nd
Compensation: $27.75-$32.75/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000
Benefits Information
$2 shift differential from 2:00pm - 6:00am
Paid Lunch and Break times
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Weekly Perfect Attendance Bonuses
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
45% Maintain ammonia refrigeration system and training: Chemical testing and treatment of the evaporative condenser water
Perform daily monitoring of the system through walk arounds and trend graphs
Optimize ammonia operations through the use of the Logix system
Oversee of training for Maintenance techs to build and maintain operator levels
Writing and review of task procedures, PM’s and SOP’s for operation of equipment and system
Support in PSM compliance audits
45% Maintain Plant equipment and other work: Maintain PIT license
Display knowledge of the boiler system
Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical problems and provide follow-up
Work with supervisor/production to promote quality and yield improvements
Complete schedule daily work
Assist in wastewater operation when needed
Work on air compressor systems and HVAC equipment as needed
10% Complete necessary documentation related to completion of Work Orders and applicable PSM Elements
Any other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School or GED Equivalent
3 years industrial maintenance experience
Must be able to don a full face breathing resperator mask
Be willing to be a part of the Hazmat team
Positive attitude and problem solving mentality
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, ladder logic and wiring schematics
Possess an extremely strong personal safety philosophy, able to follow all safety policies & procedures, seek out & correct unsafe conditions
Some weekend work required
Preferred Qualifications
Computer literacy and eagerness to learn SAP/PPE systems
Maintenance experience in a food processing environment
Understanding of waste water system
HVAC System Experience
Boiler Experience
Compressed Air Systems Operating Experience
Able to effectively use typical test and calibration equipment including RTD calibrators, digital multi-meters, 4to 20 ma calibration unit , etc.
Ability to troubleshoot 480 VAC 3-phase motor controls, 120 VAC and 24VDC control circuits
Understanding of Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration systems
Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Certification – Operator Level 1
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet