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Reliability Technician

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Job ID 322822 Date posted 02/23/2026 Location : Lansing, New York Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Salaried Full Time

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.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Reliability Technician will use statistics and modeling to proactively identify failures in plant assets, allowing for planned repairs. In this role, you will carry out the data collection of all predictive maintenance technologies, perform data analysis and report and act on findings. You will be responsible for interpreting all predictive maintenance data reports and entering work orders into the computerized maintenance management system.

Key Accountabilities

  • Perform route based data collection and basic mechanical inspections of plant assets using technology including but not limited to vibration analysis, ultrasonic emissions, infrared thermography and lube oil analysis.

  • Review all predictive maintenance results and reports and partner with maintenance and production personnel to create and complete work orders based on findings.

  • Maintain strong relationships and support crafts people in solving problems with machinery.

  • Develop solutions to repetitive failures and other problems that adversely affect plant operations including capacity, quality, cost or regulatory compliance issues.

  • Develop and maintain planned and predictive maintenance procedures and routes.

  • Train maintenance technicians on how to use predictive technology to create a precision maintenance strategy.

  • Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft office apps, such as Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Experience in data analysis and report preparation
  • Ability to learn and use PC software and mobile apps to analyze, store, and manage data for predictive technologies
  • Experience in preventative and predictive maintenance systems and methods
  • Ability to access plant equipment data collection points via stairs, catwalks, ladderways, elevated platforms and varied terrain.
  • Minimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in predictive maintenance technologies
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • Experience in plant and production equipment maintenance, including mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
  • Ability to ensure that tools, equipment and software are current with the latest technology and in good condition
  • 4 years of industrial maintenance experience

Applicant Information 

•This position is posted both internally and externally.

•Position is based in NY - LANSING - 191 PORTLAND POINT ROAD

•Relocation assistance is not provided for this role

The expected salary for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions) 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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