Industrial Maintenance Technician - Electronics & PLC Systems

Cargill seeks a Mechanical Maintenance/Electronics professional to support our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and electronic equipment to ensure safe, efficient production. You'll work with PLCs, motors, sensors, and control systems, interpret technical drawings, and perform preventive maintenance. At Cargill, you'll join a culture focused on integrity, safety, and continuous learning while contributing to sustainable, reliable food production worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electronic production equipment
• Troubleshoot PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, and control systems to minimize downtime
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Calibrate, repair, and replace mechanical and electrical components as needed
• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records in CMMSCollaborate with production teams to improve equipment reliability and safety
• Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new machinery
• Follow all Cargill safety, quality, and food manufacturing standards and procedures

Required Skills

• Mechanical maintenance
• Industrial electronics
• PLC troubleshooting
• Electrical schematics reading
• Preventive maintenance
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Industrial sensors and actuators
• Root cause analysis
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)