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Master Mechanic

Cargill
Cargill Salary
Nebraska, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
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: Nebraska City, NE

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 2nd (1:30 PM to 11:00PM) Rotating Schedule

Compensation: $29.40-$30.40

Job Overview

The Master Mechanic supports safe and reliable plant operations by maintaining and repairing production equipment and facility assets. In this role, you will perform complex maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues independently. This is a great opportunity to utilize your maintenance skills while contributing to food safety, equipment reliability, and team success.

What You Will Do

  • Perform complex preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment, including but not limited to mechanical,pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and basic precision tools to complete maintenance tasks.
  • Modify equipment by reviewing electrical or mechanical schematics, blueprints,or manuals.
  • Document completed work and equipment conditions using a computerized maintenance system and advise on opportunities for continuous improvement offacility operations.
  • Perform job duties in a fast paced, cold, or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time,climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
  • Support food safety, housekeeping, and safety standards across the facility.
  • 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.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Two or more years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience or educational equivalent or certification in maintenance, mechanics, or related trade.
  • Willingness to learn and follow safety, food safety, and maintenance procedures.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Welding, fabrication, or conveyor system experience.
  • Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
  • Work history in the last 12 months.

Benefits

  • Benefits Are Based on Our Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance.
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays.
  • 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee Meat Store.

About Cargill

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 Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range ofinnovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/VetEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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