Maintenance Mechanic

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• Title: Maintenance Mechanic
• Job Requisition ID: 337701
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, US United States, 28217
• Category: BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS)

About the role

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 Location: Charlotte, NC
• Job Type: Full Time
• Shift Available: 1st shift (7am-3:30pm)

Compensation

$32.26/hr

Job Overview

As a Maintenance Mechanic at Cargill, you’ll help keep our facility operating safely and efficiently by maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting equipment across the plant. In this hands‑on role, you’ll work with mechanical systems, tools, and equipment to support continuous production. You’ll be part of a team focused on safety, reliability, and extending the life of critical assets.

What You will Do

• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and warehouse equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and make repairs to keep operations running smoothly.
• Safely operate tools such as hand tools, power tools, and precision maintenance equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals to complete maintenance tasks.
• Document completed work and equipment conditions using maintenance systems.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, or other equipment as needed while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Utilize maintenance skills across multiple trades while collaborating with team members and leadership to support equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice.
• 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 and written.
• Experience in industrial maintenance trades such as mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems.
• Basic computer skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in mechanical maintenance, industrial maintenance, or a related trade.
• Experience working with systems such as hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, or gearboxes.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Experience operating forklifts or other mobile equipment.
• Technical training, certification, or equivalent hands‑on 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