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Maintenance Technician I

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Job ID 326864 Date posted 05/05/2026 Location : Timberville, Virginia 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: Timberville, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd
Compensation: $30.18/hr - $40.71/hr

Benefits Information

  • Shift differential  
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
  • 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: 

  • Utilize maintenance and reliability practices with some guidance to ensure all assets are maintained in safe condition while continuing to ensure the life of the equipment being used
  • Complete preventative, predictive and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility, with limited direction.Leverage knowledge and ability to operate 1 or 2 standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools and preventative maintenance technology tools
  • Demonstrate experience in 1 or 2 maintenance trades and components (ex. electrical, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, mechanical maintenance and hydraulic and pneumatic systems)
  • Modify with some direction or instruction in either electrical or mechanical schematics, blueprints and operation manuals
  • Document completed work and the conditions found utilizing maintenance computer software and interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to read/write/speak English
  • Ability to work with variety of hand tools
  • Must be able to understand and use blueprints, schematics, and installation/operation manuals to install and repair equipment
  • Extensive knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical principles
  • Ability to work flexible hours and shifts
  • Accuracy, precision, and dependability are a necessity
  • Must be a self-starter and have good communication skills
  • Must be a team player, but also must be able to work well alone
  • Specific eye requirements: No contact lenses allowed in engine room when welding or electrical troubleshooting and repair
  • 3 years maintenance experience
  • Candidates should be currently enrolled or have completed an apprenticeship program or have an equivalent educational background
  • Experience in solid state controls and devices including PLC. frequency drives and HIM

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Cargill experience
  • Work history in the past 12 months
  • Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations governing this area

 Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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