Electromechanical Technician I
Cargill · Mount Joy, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- 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 Mount Joy, PA. You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot basic automation issues, and assist with programming modifications on computer-controlled production systems.
- They ask for
- 18+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, 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.
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How this role compares
Against 73 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 58%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- ✓ PLC 32%
- Tooling 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Cargill in Mount Joy
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Full description from CargillAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
- ◆Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on electrical and
- ◆mechanical plant equipment.
- ◆Troubleshoot basic machinery, automation, PLC/VFD issues, and restore equipment to safe operation.
- ◆Modify equipment programming under guidance and document changes per site procedures.
- ◆Inspect and maintain packaging, processing, storage, and utility systems to prescribed standards.
- ◆Interpret electrical/mechanical schematics and update maintenance records using CMMS.
- ◆Follow all safety policies and contribute ideas to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
- ◆Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned.
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What You Will Need
- ✓Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- ✓Must be 18 years or older.
- ✓Understand and communicate efficiently in English (verbal/written).
- ✓Ability to use basic computer applications, and update work information in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- ✓Bring at least 1 year of industrial electrical experience plus exposure to a mechanical maintenance trade.
- ✓Ability to work indoors and outdoors, at heights (4 feet and above) and in confined spaces, performing physical tasks including lifting up to 55 lbs, climbing, bending, and twisting, while wearing required PPE in temperatures ranging from 0°F to 110°F with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Job Location : PA - Mount Joy
Job Type : Full Time
Shift(s) Available : Night Shift ( 7pm- 7am)
What Will Put You Ahead
- •Experience working with PLCs, VFDs, control voltages, and PID loop control systems 480VAC and below), and 24VDC controls.
- •Experience applying precision maintenance techniques, such as laser alignment and dial indication.
- •Practical experience utilizing maintenance trades, including welding, pipefitting, fabrication, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- •Experience working within established safe work systems, including PJHA, permits to work, and confined space procedures.
- •Hold trade school certificate or degree in an electrical or mechanical field, or relevant military technical experience.
- •Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts and aerial or scissor lifts.
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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 Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative 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. Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code.
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