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Industrial Maintenance Technician II

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Job ID 335630 Date posted 10/09/2026 Location : Owosso, Michigan Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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Job Location: Owosso, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Compensation: $25.00 - $33.00 /hr Depending on Experience


Job Overview

The Industrial Maintenance Technician II performs preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment to support safe and reliable operations. This role works across one or more maintenance trades, troubleshoots routine equipment issues, and completes work with limited guidance.

What You Will Do

  • Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment with limited direction
  • Troubleshoot routine mechanical, electrical, or system issues and escalate complex problems as needed
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and standard maintenance equipment to complete repairs safely and efficiently
  • Read and follow electrical or mechanical schematics, blueprints, manuals, and work instructions
  • Document completed work, findings, and parts usage in maintenance computer systems
  • Follow safety, lockout/tagout, and housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work environment
  • Work flexible schedules including overtime, weekends, holidays, or rotating shifts with advance notice
  • 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 understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • At least 1 year of experience working independently in one or two maintenance trades or components, such as mechanical, electrical, welding, lubrication, pumps, or hydraulics
  • Ability to work indoors/outdoors environments (heat, cold, dust, and noise) while performing physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, twisting, and working at heights (4 feet and above), with or without reasonable accommodation

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving routine issues across multiple pieces of equipment, not just assigned tasks
  • Ability to apply maintenance skills across more than one area or system within the facility
  • Experience using maintenance systems to plan, document, and close work orders
  • Familiarity with safety practices such as lockout/tagout, job hazard analysis, and confined space awareness. Technical training, certifications, or trade school coursework relevant to industrial maintenance, or related military experience

Benefits

  • 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 specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.


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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