Industrial Maintenance Technician - Akron OH

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Until 10/8/2026 1+ years exp First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted August 9, 2026
Job description

Cargill is a trusted salt supplier to a wide variety of industries; our portfolio includes food processing salts, sodium reduction solutions, salt for water softeners and swimming pools, bulk and packaged ice melters, industrial salts, and salt for animal feeding. Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive – a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe! We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully!


Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd or 3rd shift, to be determined based on seniority
Compensation: $36.67/hr 

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.

A Typical Work Day May Include: 

 

  • Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility
  • Documenting all completed work and the conditions found; utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary
  • Installing, maintaining, testing, evaluating, and repairing various components, and  systems including packaging equipment, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, screw, belt and roller conveyors, pumps, gear reducers, and bearings
  • Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, pneumatic tools, electric tools, etc.
  • Comprehending mechanical/electrical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals
  • Operating a forklift
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You Will Need

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) 
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation 
  • Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
  • Minimum of one year experience with maintenance trades in an industrial environment
  • Experience troubleshooting and maintaining various components and systems such as but not limited to packaging equipment, electrical components and troubleshooting, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, belt or roller conveyors, pumps, gear reducers, or bearings

 

What Will Put You Ahead:

  • Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Certified Maintenance Reliability Technician (CMRT) or willing to acquire certification
  • Predictive Maintenance and/or Precision Maintenance Certifications
  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience

 

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

About this role

Summary

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment and systems in a salt processing facility.

Job title

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

industrial salts

Location requirements

Akron OH, no remote work allowed

Salary

$0k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

maintenance tradestroubleshootingmechanicalelectricalhydraulic

Preferred skills

SAPCMMScertified maintenance reliability technicianpredictive maintenanceprecision maintenance

Specializations

mechanical systemselectrical systemshydraulic systemspneumatic systemstroubleshooting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Akron, OH, USA

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