Maintenance Technician II

Nebraska Ag Connection; Columbus (NE); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with matching contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Development Opportunities

Sick Leave accruals

Job summary

Cargill is seeking a Maintenance Technician II in Columbus, NE to support safe, reliable plant operations. You will perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and assist in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues to keep lines running efficiently.

You will use tools and CMMS to document work, follow safety procedures, and participate in required overtime shifts. This role contributes to food safety and equipment reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One year of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience or educational equivalent.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and basic precision tools to complete tasks.
• Read and follow work instructions, schematics, manuals, and safety procedures.
• Document completed work and equipment conditions using a CMMS.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

Education

Maintenance certification or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Maintenance Technician II#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:USD 27.03 - 33.03 per hour$27.03-$33.03 HOUR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Maintenance/Repair**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Maintenance Technician II| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |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**.**Job Location:** Columbus, NE**Job Type:** Full Time**Shift(s) Available:**Rotating (5:00 PM - 5:30 AM)**Compensation:** $27.03/hr - $33.03/hr**Job Overview**The Maintenance Technician II supports safe and reliable plant operations by maintaining and repairing production equipment and facility assets. In this role, you will perform routine preventative maintenance and help troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues with limited direction. This is a great opportunity to utilize your maintenance skills while contributing to food safety, equipment reliability, and team success.**What You Will Do*** Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment, including but not limited to mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.* Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.* Use hand tools, power tools, and basic precision tools to complete maintenance tasks.* Read and follow work instructions, schematics, manuals, and safety procedures.* Document completed work and equipment conditions using a computerized maintenance system.* Perform job duties in a fast paced, cold, or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.* Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.* Support food safety, housekeeping, and safety standards across the facility.* Perform 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.* Ability to read, write, and speak English.* One year 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.**What Will Put You Ahead*** Welding, fabrication, or conveyor system experience.* Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).* Work history in the last 12 months.**Benefits*** Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance* Paid Vacation and Holidays* 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Development Opportunities* Nebraska Sick Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 56 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.**About Cargill**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 Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.**Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code.**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.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 10/11/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Land O Lakes Gonzales, Texas | Cargill, Inc Nebraska City, Nebraska || Cargill, Inc SCHUYLER, Nebraska | |1 person is interested in this job.