Maintenance Technician I
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Cargill scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Job Location: Timberville, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd (3:30 PM - 1:30 AM)
Compensation: $31.09 - $41.93/hr
Required Certification/License: Mechanical Apprenticeship Program or equivalent educational background
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
- Benefits Are Based on Our Collective Bargaining Agreement
- 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.