Lead Maintenance Technician - Plant Reliability

Nebraska Ag Connection; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with company matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Development Opportunities

Sick and Safe Leave

Job summary

Cargill in Columbus, Nebraska seeks a Maintenance Technician Lead to maintain and repair production equipment and facility assets. You will guide a team, troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues, and support food safety and reliability goals.

The role requires 2+ years in industrial maintenance, safety compliance, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. First shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays are possible.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience or educational equivalent or certification in maintenance, mechanics, or related trade.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety, food safety, and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment, coaching others on the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical mechanical and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and basic precision tools to complete maintenance tasks.
• Modify equipment by reviewing electrical or mechanical schematics, blueprints, or manuals.
• Document completed work and equipment conditions using a computerized maintenance system and advise on opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Maintenance certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Cargill in Columbus, Nebraska seeks a Maintenance Technician Lead to maintain and repair production equipment and facility assets. You will guide a team, troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues, and support food safety and reliability goals.

The role requires 2+ years in industrial maintenance, safety compliance, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. First shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays are possible.