Production Technician

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture, driven by science and dedicated to unlocking plant potential. Our team of 28,000 employees across 90 countries works together to address one of humanity's most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources.

We are seeking a Production Technician to join our Seeds Supply and Operations Team in Phillips, Nebraska. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

• Oversee repairs, installation, and maintenance of all site equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Maintain site equipment to keep an operational status, executing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program.
• Be a key stakeholder in the site's Goal Zero safety initiative, working cohesively with the maintenance team, production team, electrician, and third-party personnel.
• Assist with coordination of equipment downtime to perform necessary repairs and maintenance, and perform equipment inspections as required during on/off peak seasons.
• Work with local site personnel to ensure optimal operations of machinery and automation equipment, completing preventive and corrective maintenance requirements.

• Maintain a preventative maintenance schedule of company equipment, including electrical, mechanical, control devices, and instrumentation.
• Assist with coordination of equipment downtime to perform necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Perform equipment inspections as required during on/off peak seasons.
• Work cohesively with maintenance team, production team, electrician, and third-party personnel.
• Knowledge of scheduling jobs/work to ensure prioritization and work completion.
• Maintain site grounds, including snow removal, lawn care, and irrigation, in conjunction with site leadership team.
• Effectively communicate planned and unplanned downtime of site equipment, providing updates as needed to Maintenance Lead and staff.
• Work with local site personnel to ensure optimal operations of machinery and automation equipment, completing preventive and corrective maintenance requirements.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication.
• Ability to obtain public water license.
• Ability to maintain calibration records on key equipment.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others.