Job Description
Job Overview:
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.
Job Location: Sterling, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 3rd (11:00pm - 7:30am)
Compensation: $30.00/hr - $40.00/hr base on experience
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.
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
A Typical Work Day May Include
- Perform complex preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot advanced automation, control, and equipment failures and determine corrective actions.
- Modify or implement logic and programming changes on computer‑controlled systems with direction.
- Support installation, upgrades, and commissioning of new or modified equipment and automation systems.
- Use advanced diagnostic tools and interpret technical documentation to resolve recurring or complex issues.
- Document completed work, findings, and recommendations while supporting continuous improvement efforts.
- 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.
- Minimal two years of experience performing electro‑mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
- Experience working across multiple systems including mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment.
- Ability to understand and communicate in English to document work, explain technical issues, and support others.
- Ability to work indoors/outdoors, including at heights (4 feet and above), while performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Availability to work flexible schedules including overtime, weekends, holidays, or rotating shifts.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience designing or modifying PLC logic, controls, or automation programs independently.
- Experience leading complex troubleshooting efforts or diagnosing recurring equipment failures.
- Experience supporting or mentoring other electro‑mechanical or maintenance technicians.
- Working knowledge of reliability practices, root cause analysis, or continuous improvement tools.
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
