Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Corteva Agriscience • York, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

!! NOW OFFERING $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS!! Corteva Agriscience , one of the world’s leading agricultural companies and the makers of Pioneer seed is now hiring! Corteva has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join our company at our York, NE production facility. The inclusive, motivated team in York offers a safe and innovative work environment that allows for personal and professional growth. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a proven stable work history. VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance not offered for this position. This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.

Requirements

• You have a high school diploma/GED.
• You have a valid driver’s license.
• Heights above 25 feet? No problem! You are willing and able to work on elevated surfaces (with fall protection equipment, of course, because safety is always number one to you!).
• You have beginner level skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).
• Chilly warehouse? Greasy machine parts? No problem! You love to get out there and be in the heart of operations with your team and work hard!
• You always are willing to help and physical work isn’t a problem for you…Passing by a team member struggling to lift something? Safety is your top priority, and you are willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations to help your colleague and/or perform necessary job tasks!
• You are willing and able to work overtime hours and shift work including weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of production agriculture and associated machinery.
• Basic level of building electrical systems knowledge.
• Welding and/or millwright skills, especially relevant to the seed industry.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic repair and test equipment.
• Basic process control understanding.
• Two or more years of industrial electromechanical education and/or experience in a technical, electrical, and/or mechanical field.
• Experience with a CMMS or similar system (i.e. SAP) for work orders and parts inventory.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations.
• Deliver maintenance support for capital projects.
• Maintain condition of the plant shop and maintenance tools.
• Support Process Safety Management and location safety efforts.
• Conduct seasonal prep work including annual preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Assure proper set-up, calibration, operation, and preventative maintenance of equipment, machines, and facilities.
• Complete grounds and facility maintenance as needed.
• Utilize predictive maintenance tools to detect and prevent future machine failures.
• Create, continually update, and train on preventative maintenance plans for various equipment.
• Complete fabrication projects to improve plant processes.
• Maintain detailed equipment records and prints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees