Heavy Duty Mechanic

Job summary

The Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production and mobile equipment. They must ensure all work complies with site safety procedures, food safety standards, and accurate documentation of work orders.

Job details

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. 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. Job Type: Full TimeShift Available: 1st : (6:45 AM - 3:45 PM) Compensation: $44.30/hr Required Certification Valid Canadian Journeyman certification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Automotive Service Technician, or recognized equivalent Principal accountabilities Respond to radio calls and troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns on production and mobile equipment Perform daily preventive maintenance (PMs) and corrective repairs to ensure reliable plant operations Complete work orders accurately and in a timely manner Follow all site safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, to prevent injury and equipment damage Adhere to food safety standards by maintaining clean tools, equipment, and work areas in accordance with HACCP and GMP requirements Remain aware of surroundings and operating conditions to support a safe work environment Required Qualifications Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old Journeyman certification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Automotive Service Technician, or equivalent recognized in Canada Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, bending, and working in confined or elevated spaces Ability to work various schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required Comfortable working in industrial environments with exposure to heat, cold, and machinery Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English Preferred Qualifications Aerial platform and/or forklift certification Experience maintaining electric and propane powered mobile equipment General multi trade maintenance skills (welding, pipefitting, fabrication, rigging, hydraulics, pneumatics) Previous experience in a food manufacturing or industrial production environment Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursementCargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

What you’ll do

The Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production and mobile equipment. They must ensure all work complies with site safety procedures, food safety standards, and accurate documentation of work orders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Canadian Journeyman certification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Automotive Service Technician, or equivalent. The role requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in an industrial environment and the legal right to work in Canada.

Listed skills

• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance
• Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
• Automotive Service
• Lockout/Tagout
• HACCP
• GMP
• Welding
• Pipefitting
• Fabrication
• Rigging
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Forklift Operation
• Aerial Platform Operation
• Communication
• Operations
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Innovation
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Supply Chain
• Machinery
• Automotive Services
• Safety Procedures
• Food Services
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Manufacturing
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Forklift Certification
• Industrial Production
• Poultry
• Propane

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Engineering
• Heavy Duty Mechanic
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

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