Electrician for Plant Operations
Cargill
Location
Colorado City, CO, 81019
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
20 April 2026
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Are you looking to advance your career while contributing to a sustainable future? Join Cargill, a global leader with a team of 160,000 committed to responsible methods of nourishing the world. This role is part of Cargill's protein and salt division, supplying quality food products to various clients including foodservice operators, grocery stores, and exporters.
Posting End Date: Applications are accepted until the position is filled, or for up to 60 days following the posting date.
Job Location: Fort Morgan, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd & 3rd
Compensation: $28.75/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $7,000
Benefits Overview
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
Key Responsibilities
- This role involves physical activity in a food processing facility, requiring regular exertion such as bending, stooping, and lifting weights over 50 pounds. Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods and occasionally use stairs or ladders.
- Work in conditions such as wet environments, and maintain safety while handling moving mechanical parts and other potential hazards.
- Implement automation solutions for plant processes, including designing control systems and supervising electrical and instrumentation functions for projects.
- Develop and apply control strategies aligning with industry best practices.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to identify areas for improvement and enhance reliability. Provide training on completed projects.
- This position requires availability for a 6-day work week.
Required Qualifications
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Proficient in PLC/HMI/Controls programming languages.
- Ability to troubleshoot and update diverse electrical or instrumentation systems.
- Skill in reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
- Strong communication and organizational abilities.
- Effective team player and self-starter.
- Ability to pass an Electrical Aptitude Test.
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with Cargill.
- Understanding of continuous and batch processing control strategies.
- Familiarity with production processes.
- Capability to configure and program various control systems, including PLC and HMI.
- Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance, planning, and scheduling.
- Experience with automation, electrical, and instrumentation, particularly with Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems.
- Insight into plant digital business technologies.
Note: This position does not offer relocation reimbursement.
Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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