Maintenance Mechanic I
Cargill · Fort Morgan, CO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Cargill (food & beverage) in Fort Morgan, CO. , you will perform routine preventative maintenance and help troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues under general guidance.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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.
Colorado plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 33 other live reliability postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 3+)
Typical $90k–$130k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 41%
- Team leadership 35%
- Root cause 32%
- PLC 29%
- SAP 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Cargill
We found 5 people at this company and state: 5 in this kind of role. Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. See them ↓
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
Write to Katherine → (free) - 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Cargill in Fort Morgan
2 other open roles at this site · 5 people we found in reliability roles at Cargill.
- Maintenance Supervisor - Utilities · Reliability · Supervisor
- Maintenance General Foreman - Electrical · Reliability · Supervisor
Full description from CargillAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
- ◆Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment, including but not limited to mechanical, pneumatic, and
hydraulic systems.
- ◆Troubleshoot basic mechanical and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
- ◆Use hand tools, power tools, and basic precision tools to complete maintenance tasks.
- ◆Read and follow work instructions, schematics, manuals, and safety procedures.
- ◆Document completed work and equipment conditions using a computerized maintenance system.
- ◆Perform job duties in a fast paced, cold, or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- ◆Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
- ◆Support food safety, housekeeping, and safety standards across the facility.
- ◆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 read, write, and speak English.
- ✓Six months of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience or educational equivalent or certification in maintenance, mechanics, or related trade.
- ✓Willingness to learn and follow safety, food safety, and maintenance procedures.
- ✓Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
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: Fort Morgan, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd: (5:00 pm - 5:30 am)
Job Overview
The Maintenance Technician I supports safe and reliable plant operations by maintaining and repairing production equipment and facility assets. In this role, you will perform routine preventative maintenance and help troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues under general guidance. This is a great opportunity to build your maintenance skills while contributing to food safety, equipment reliability, and team success.
What Will Put You Ahead
- •Welding, fabrication, or conveyor system experience.
- •Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- •Work history in the last 12 months.
Benefits
- •Benefits Are Based on Our Collective Bargaining Agreement
- •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.
Accepting applications until job is filled and/or up to 60 days from posting date.
To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.