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Automation Technician

Cargill

Grand Ledge, MI
3 days ago
Up to $41.00/hour

Job Description

Join Cargill as an Automation Technician and be part of a global team dedicated to sustainable food production. This role involves troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, performing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues independently
  • Apply strong problem-solving and programming troubleshooting skills
  • Ensure reliability of manufacturing processes and compliance with standards
  • Perform preventative and annual maintenance on equipment
  • Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment
  • Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control schematics
  • Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Identify, plan, and execute follow-up maintenance work
  • Prepare and maintain safe, organized work environments
  • Respond to unplanned maintenance needs as directed
  • Accurately complete and document work orders and maintenance records
  • Communicate maintenance updates through written pass-downs
  • Maintain and troubleshoot electronic controls and instrumentation
  • Use diagnostic tools to test and repair systems

Required Qualifications

  • Electrical/Maintenance Journeyman License in Michigan
  • 3 years manufacturing maintenance experience
  • Basic programming and advanced troubleshooting skills, preferably with Allen-Bradley
  • High School or GED Equivalent
  • Ability to troubleshoot PLCs and Ladder logic
  • Willingness to be part of the Hazmat team
  • Strong electrical & mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to read & interpret blueprints or other forms of engineering drawings
  • Ability to work weekend and off shift hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • Computer literacy and willingness to learn SAP/PPE systems
  • Allen-Bradley programming and troubleshooting experience
  • Maintenance experience in a food processing environment
  • Proficient with test/calibration tools (RTD calibrators, multimeters, etc.)
  • Ability to troubleshoot 480 VAC 3-phase, 120 VAC, and 24VDC circuits

Benefits & Perks

$3/hr Weekly Attendance BonusMedical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill Matching ContributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Discounts