Industrial Maintenance Technician I
Cargill · Vinton, VA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Cargill (food & beverage) in Vinton, VA.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 38 other live reliability postings in Virginia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 46%
- Team leadership 44%
- Root cause 26%
- SAP 23%
- PLC 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Cargill in Vinton
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Technician · Production · Technician
Full description from CargillAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
- ◆Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance tasks on production and facility equipment with guidance.
- ◆Use basic hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment to complete assigned work safely.
- ◆Assist with troubleshooting mechanical or electrical issues and escalate complex problems as needed.
- ◆Read and follow basic work instructions, schematics, manuals, and maintenance procedures.
- ◆Document completed work, findings, and parts usage in maintenance computer systems.
- ◆Follow safety, lockout/tagout, and housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work environment.
- ◆Work flexible schedules including overtime, weekends, holidays, or rotating shifts with advance notice.
- ◆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 understand and communicate basic maintenance instructions in English(verbal/written).
- ✓Basic experience or exposure in at least one maintenance trade or component, such as mechanical, electrical, lubrication, or welding.
- ✓Ability to work indoors/outdoors environments (heat, cold, dust, and noise) while performing physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, twisting, and working at heights (4 feet and above), with or without reasonable accommodation.
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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: Vinton, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 2nd
What Will Put You Ahead
- •Prior experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical environment.
- •Exposure to basic maintenance tasks such as lubrication, inspections, or parts replacement.
- •Familiarity with basic hand tools or power tools.
- •Technical training, certifications, or trade school coursework relevant to industrial maintenance, or related military 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
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 specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code.
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