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Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

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Job ID 326714 Date posted 04/30/2026 Location : Saint Clair, Michigan

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.

Location: St. Clair, MI

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Available: Rotating, 12 hour shift

Compensation: $41.57 per hour

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.


Benefits Information:

  • Shift differential $0.50
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

  • Perform maintenance on equipment in various departments throughout the facility working on automation, instrumentation, and mechanical systems
  • Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the reliability of the plant assets
  • Assist with design and installation best practices of new or upgraded equipment, machinery, automation, instrumentation, robotics, machine controls, machine automation, motors, counters, etc.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues on equipment, understand and utilize Precision Maintenance techniques
  • Work with the Maintenance Mechanics to install, diagnosis, repair equipment as needed
  • Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
  • Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
  • Ability to communicate in English (verbal and written)
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment PPE
  • Basic use of a computer
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Heavy equipment/industrial maintenance technical diploma from a trade school, or 3 years equivalent experience
  • Predictive Maintenance and/or Precision Maintenance Certifications
  • Experience with automation and robotics


Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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