Industrial Maintenance Technician III
Cargill · Lewisburg, OH
- 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 Lewisburg, OH.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, 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.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 120 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Typical $77k–$107k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 48%
- PLC 43%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- ✓ Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Cargill in Lewisburg
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Technician I · Production · Technician
Full description from CargillAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
- ◆Independently perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance across complex equipment and systems with little to no guidance.
- ◆Troubleshoot advanced mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues across multiple systems.
- ◆Use advanced hand tools, power tools, and precision maintenance equipment to complete repairs and rebuilds.
- ◆Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
- ◆Document completed work, findings, and corrective actions in maintenance computer systems.
- ◆Follow safety, lockout/tagout, and housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work environment.
- ◆Support other technicians by sharing technical knowledge and assisting with complex maintenance activities.
- ◆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 in English (verbal/written).
- ✓At least 2 years of experience performing maintenance across two or more maintenance trades or systems, such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, or piping.
- ✓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: Lewisburg, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 2nd shift (1:30pm-12:00am)
Job Overview
The Industrial Maintenance Technician III performs complex maintenance and troubleshooting on production and facility equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role applies advanced multi-trade knowledge to diagnose equipment issues, complete complex repairs, and make sound maintenance decisions with minimal guidance. The technician also serves as a technical resource for other maintenance team members, sharing knowledge and supporting the successful execution of maintenance activities
What Will Put You Ahead
- •Experience diagnosing and repairing complex or recurring equipment issues across multiple trades or systems.
- •Ability to support and guide other technicians during troubleshooting or repair activities.
- •Experience performing complex repairs, rebuilds, or precision maintenance tasks.
- •Working knowledge of reliability, root cause analysis, or continuous improvement practices.
- •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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