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Instrumentation Technician

Cargill

Cedar Rapids, IA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$32.77–$32.77
SKILLS
Agriculture, Allen-Bradley, Automation, Best Practices, Business Growth, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Control Systems, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Production, Food Services, High School Diploma, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Insurance, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mathematics, Prescription Drugs, Printers, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Tracking, Regulations, Reliability Engineering, Robotics, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Supply Chain, Tuition Reimbursement, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Waitressing
LOCATION
Cedar Rapids, IA
POSTED
5 days ago

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 Time
Shift Available: 2nd (3pm - 11pm), weekends on a rotating schedule
Compensation: $32.77/hr with a structured pay progression as you gain certifications


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.


Benefits:

  •  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

Principal Accountabilities

  • Perform maintenance/troubleshooting on equipment in various departments throughout the facility working on automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems
  • Learn the facility functions (both the processes and the service groups) to continuously gain knowledge and experience in automation, electrical and instrumentation
  • Tracking projects to completion including documentation
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the reliability of the plant assets
  • Assist with design and installation best practices of new or upgraded equipment, machinery, automation, instrumentation, robotics, machine controls, machine automation
  • Other duties as assigned    

Required Qualifications: 

  • Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Be 18 years or older
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Ability to perform physical duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely.
  • Experience troubleshooting a range of automation or instrumentation systems
  • Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud, noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, different shifts, and holidays with advance notice
  • Basic ability to use a computer
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • High School diploma or Equivalent
  • Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Have knowledge of configuring and programming a variety of control systems including PLC and HMI systems (Allen-Bradley)
  • One (1) year of working experience in Automation and Instrumentation
  • Experience working in food processing facility environment
  • Experience troubleshooting programming technologies, such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Experience working on analog/ discrete instruments and valves, printers, cameras, and scanners
  • Predictive Maintenance and/or Precision Maintenance Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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