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Maintenance Mechanic

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Job ID 330577 Date posted 07/16/2026 Location : Lititz, Pennsylvania Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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Job Location: Lititz, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 3rd
Compensation: $34.08/hr


Job Overview

As a Maintenance Mechanic I, you will play a critical role in keeping our production facility running safely and efficiently. You will use your mechanical expertise to perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment and systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on problem solver who enjoys troubleshooting, improving equipment reliability, and working as part of a team in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

  • Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive mechanical maintenance on production and facility equipment.
  • Install, maintain, test, and repair mechanical components and systems including pumps, piping, hydraulics, pneumatics, and gearboxes.
  • Interpret mechanical schematics, blueprints, and operation manuals to complete maintenance tasks.
  • Operate standard maintenance tools and mobile equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and power tools.
  • Document completed work, findings, and follow-up actions using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
  • Collaborate with peers, vendors, and supervisors to support continuous improvement and safe work practices.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
  • 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.
  • Understand and communicate efficiently in English (verbal/written).
  • Ability to use basic computer applications, and update work information in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors, at heights (4 feet and above) and in confined spaces, performing physical tasks including lifting up to 55 lbs, climbing, bending, and twisting, while wearing required PPE in temperatures ranging from 0°F to 110°F with or without a reasonable accommodation.

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Experience utilizing HVAC, boiler, chiller, air compressor, or similar mechanical systems.
  • Experience applying MIG/TIG welding and fabrication skills.
  • Experience using precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and laser alignment tools.
  • Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent or bring 3+ years of maintenance experience.
  • Experience with SAP.

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.



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