Maintenance Technician Lead

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

Job Location: Columbus, NE

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 1st (5:00 AM - 5:30 PM)

Compensation: $33.99 - $39.10/hr

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician Lead applies broad knowledge of maintenance and reliability practices and supports plant operations by maintaining and repairing production equipment and facility assets. In this role, you will perform complex maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues and provide technical guidance to team members. 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 complex preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment, including but not limited to mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, while 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 of facility operations.
• 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.
• 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.

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 and Safe 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.