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Maintenace Mechanic I

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Job ID 315353 Date posted 09/26/2025 Location : Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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.

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Milwaukee,WI
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $27.28/hr

Benefits Information

  • Overtime Potential
  • Vacation & Holiday Pay
  •  Health Insurance
  •  401(k)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  •  Life Insurance & Short Term Disability
  •  Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

  • Learn maintenance and reliability practices to ensure all assets are maintained in safe condition while continuing to ensure the life of the equipment being used.
  • Complete preventative, predictive and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility under general guidance.
  • Have a basic understanding or are trained on operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools and preventative maintenance technology tools.
  • Understand or learn at least one maintenance trade and components (i.e. electrical, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, mechanical maintenance and hydraulic and pneumatic systems).
  • Modify by reading step by step instructions in either electrical or mechanical schematics, blueprints and operation manuals.
  • Document completed work and the conditions found utilizing maintenance computer software and interact regularly with peers and management.
  • Operate forklifts and scissor lifts from designated locations with little variation.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Experienced in the use of computers and a computerized maintenance management control system
  • Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
  • 3+ years hands on experience in industrial maintenance
  • Lift 50+ lbs

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with predictive maintenance technologies
  • Able to operate a forklift.
  • Able to operate heavy equipment

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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