Maintenance Mechanic
Bunge · Morristown, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Bunge (food & beverage) in Morristown, IN. 6p-6a or 6a-6p rotating 12-hour shift.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 89 other live reliability postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 48%
- PLC 48%
- ✓ Welding 37%
- Root cause 24%
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This plant: Bunge in Morristown
3 other open roles at this site · 2 people we found in reliability roles at Bunge.
- Reliability Manager · Reliability · Manager
- Production Supervisor- Protein · Production · Supervisor
- Instrumentation and Control Technician · Controls · Technician
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Qualifications
- ✓Maintenance experience in an industrial environment (3-5 years preferred)
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓Ability to read and understand blueprints
- ✓Knowledge of manufacturing equipment: including pumps, motors, conveyors, air valves, and various power sources
- ✓Understanding of basic computer functions
- ✓Comfort working in all weather conditions, at heights, in confined spaces, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Good manufacturing practices
- ✓Lock out tag out
- ✓General rigging practices
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City : Morristown
State : Indiana (US-IN)
Country : United States (US)
Requisition Number : 46113
A Day in the Life
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance repairs in a soybean processing facility. They perform routine and preventative maintenance on all equipment in the plant. Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills required. Work is of a nature where decisions are made within limits and guidelines of general practices and procedures under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.
Position Details
6p-6a or 6a-6p rotating 12-hour shift
Pay: $34.73 an hour
What You’ll Be Doing
- •Perform maintenance activities
- •Problem solve and troubleshoot equipment failure
- •Perform emergency and preventative mechanical and electrical repairs on all equipment (includes cleaning, lubricating, adjusting parts, equipment and machinery)
- •Support the production lines and address any abnormal conditions of the machinery
- •Work with operators to monitor all safety items on the machines and keep them in optimal operating condition
- •Welding and pipefitting as necessary
- •Maintain tool inventory, verify all tools and equipment are properly accounted for and stored correctly
- •Perform other duties and functions as needed
Benefits
- •Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
- •401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
- •Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
- •Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
- •Vacation time- We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation program. Vacation time is accrued each pay period, with the accrual rate determined by your length of service at Bunge, pay frequency, and shift schedule. Typically, employees accrue approximately two weeks of vacation during their first full calendar year. However, the exact amount may vary depending on the specific facility's shift schedule.
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
- •We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- •We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- •We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge
