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Maintenance Mechanic

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Job ID 314953 Date posted 09/16/2025 Location : High River, Canada 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.

Location: High River, AB 
Job Type
: Full Time

Shift(s): Available: Rotating
Compensation:$25.45/hr - 43.70/hr (Depending on the education, experience, and CBA)

Required Accountabilities:
    • Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility

    • Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools, preventative maintenance technology tools, etc.
    • Utilize and work with maintenance trades and components such as electrical, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, mechanical maintenance, hydraulic and pneumatic systems 
    • Modifying or building equipment by reading and comprehending electrical/mechanical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals
    • Documenting completed work and the conditions found, utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary
    • Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment 
    • Operating forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts
    • Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
    • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
    • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: 

  • Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability 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), including a respirator
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Ability to work in confined spaces
  • Experience with TIG, MIG, and Stick Welding
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, different shifts, and holidays with advance notice
  • Basic experience with maintenance trades


    Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.



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