Plant Maintenance Technician

Cargill; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cargill is hiring a Maintenance Technician I for our North Kingstown, RI facility. The role focuses on preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of production equipment in a fast-paced food processing setting.

The position requires reading instructions and safety procedures, lifting up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work 2nd shift with overtime as needed. Training and safety compliance are emphasized in daily duties.

Qualifications

• Six months of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience or educational equivalent or certification in maintenance, mechanics, or related trade.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and electrical issues.
• 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 management system (CMMS).
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
• Support food safety, housekeeping, and safety standards across the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Reading and following instructions

Education

Industrial maintenance education or certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Location:

North Kingstown, RI

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift(s) Available:

2nd: 3:00PM-11:30PM

Compensation:

$26.30/hr

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician I 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 under general guidance. This is a great opportunity to build 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 basic 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
• Six months 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

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