Job Title:
Maintenance Technician Lead
Company: Cargill
Location: West Columbia, SC
Created: 2026-05-09
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: West Columbia, SCJob Type: Full TimeShift(s) Available: 1stCompensation: $37.25/hr Benefits Information Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance Health and Wellness Incentives Paid Vacation and Holidays 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discounts Overtime Potential Career Development Opportunities Principal Accountabilities Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility Documenting all completed work and the conditions found; utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary Installing, maintaining, testing, evaluating, and repairing various components and systems including vertical and centrifugal pumps, heavy mobile equipment, hydraulic systems, 12 & 24V mobile electrical systems, belt conveyors, gear reducers, and bearings Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, pneumatic tools, electric tools, etc Comprehending mechanical/electrical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals Operating forklifts and/or heavy equipment, aerial lift Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures Maintaining a safe and clean work environment Other duties as assign Required Qualifications 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 Prior industrial maintenance experience or equivalent of technical degree Electrical troubleshooting experience Preferred Qualifications Previous production or maintenance experience Previous Cargill experience Work history in the past 12 months Leadership experience in a maintenance environment Knowledge of safety and safety requirements in an industrial/plant setting Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.