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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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ID de la oferta 325604 Fecha de publicación 04/09/2026 Location : Newark, California Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Cargill is a trusted salt supplier to a wide variety of industries; our portfolio includes food processing salts, sodium reduction solutions, salt for water softeners and swimming pools, bulk and packaged ice melters, industrial salts, and salt for animal feeding. Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive – a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe! We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully


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.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $ 42.08/hr 

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance 
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

  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on heavy equipment
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
  • Maintain equipment such as industrial heavy equipment, forklifts, loaders, conveyors, pumps, compressors
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures and minimize downtime
  • Perform welding, fabrication, and parts replacement as required
  • Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs accurately
  • Follow all safety, lockout/tagout, and environmental procedures
  • Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • 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, rain, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1+ years of industrial or heavy equipment maintenance experience
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (bearings, gearboxes, belts, chains)
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Working knowledge of DPF and DEF equipment systems
  • Experience working with heavy equipment drivetrain systems
  • Ability to read schematics, manuals, and work instructions
  • Proficient with hand and power tools
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with CAT SIS/ET and John Deere computer diagnostic systems
  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, food production, or processing environments
  • Heavy equipment/industrial maintenance technical diploma from a trade school, or 3 years equivalent experience
  • Electrical troubleshooting experience (motors, controls, VFDs)
  • Welding certification or demonstrated welding experience
  • Forklift or mobile equipment certification
  • Vocational or technical trade training
  • CMRT, PMMI, or related maintenance certifications


Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.


Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.



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