Maintenance Mechanic

Company: Cargill
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make, and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt, and Cargill joint ventures. Job Type: Full Time Shift(s) Available: 1st/3rd Compensation: $24.39 - $26.71/hr Sign-On Bonus: $1500 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. Benefits: 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 A Typical Work Day May Include: Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility Documenting all completed work and the conditions found, utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary Installing, maintaining, testing, evaluating, and repairing various components, and systems including packaging equipment, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, screw, belt and roller conveyors, pumps, gear reducers, and bearings Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, pneumatic tools, electric tools, etc. Comprehending mechanical/electrical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals Operating a forklift Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures Maintaining a safe and clean work environment Ability to repair equipment in close proximity to explosives Other duties as assigned What You Will Need: Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Must be 18 years or older Basic computer skills Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without 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) Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice Minimum of one year of experience with maintenance trades in an industrial environment Ability and willingness to work underground in a mining environment Current ATF certification or the ability to obtain one upon hire What Will Put You Ahead: Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Certified Maintenance Reliability Technician (CMRT) or willing to acquire certification Predictive Maintenance and/or Precision Maintenance Certifications High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years of equivalent work experience Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining various components and systems, such as but not limited to packaging equipment, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, belt or roller conveyors, pumps, gear reducers, or bearings Routine background check and Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) "Explosives Possessor" background check: To ensure a safe working environment for all employees, we will conduct a criminal background check 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 To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.

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