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Maintenance Mechanic Lead

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Job ID 320115 Date posted 12/24/2025 Location : Fresno, California Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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: Fresno, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 3rd
Compensation: $27.30 /hr

Benefits Information

  • 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

  • Ability to utilize measuring devices
  • Work on hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical functions
  • Advanced safety knowledge to include permit procedures, hazardous chemicals, and process safety
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and CMMS software

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 5 - 7 years’ industrial maintenance experience or a minimum 4-years of setup and breakdown of meat processing equipment
  • Experienced using computers and a computerized maintenance management control system (SAP)
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
  • Required to work a 4X10 schedule running from Friday through Monday
  • Ability to breakdown and setup patty formers 
  • Working knowledge of Wielder mixers and grinders

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Cargill experience
  • Meat processing equipment
  • Coordinating team efforts 

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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