Instrumentation Technician

Company: Cargill
Location: Lexington
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

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. 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, SC
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $34.25/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 Principal Accountabilities
  • Compliance with all safety and food safety, and HR programs, policies, and regulations
  • Ability to work around and with raw meat
  • Ability to work in cold temperatures (between 33-36 degrees)
  • Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
  • Ability to work in a repetitive and fast paced environment
  • Ability to rotate through various positions/tasks Required Qualifications
    • Must have at least 1 year experience in PLC/HMI/Controls Systems
    • Must have at least 1 year of Rockwell Allen Bradley or Siemens experience
    • Ability to update and troubleshoot a range of electrical or instrumentation systems
    • Ability to read and analyze electrical schematics
    • Strong communication and organizational skills
    • Ability to work well in a team or individual environment and be a self-starter
    • Must be 18 years or older
    • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Preferred Qualifications
      • Ability to understand continuous and batch process control strategies
      • Possess a working understanding of the production process
      • Ability to configure and program a variety of control systems including PLC and HMI systems
      • Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance, planning and scheduling
      • Automation, Electrical, and / or Instrumentation experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens
      • Design and implementation knowledge of plant digital business
      • Knowledge and understanding of OSI PI
      • Execution of automation solutions used for controlling plant process. Will involve design and configuration of control systems and oversight of electrical and instrumentation functions related to projects. Will be required to obtain knowledge of plant processes
      • Design and Implement control strategies based on current best practice standards and approved components
      • Work with fix/support team to identify areas in need of improvement and reliability. Provide training for completed projects
      • Training and development courses by HR, vendors and outside consultants 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.

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