Maintenance Technician

About the Role

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Iowa location. As a key member of our operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support plant operations by performing routine maintenance tasks and repairs on equipment and machinery.
• Deliver maintenance support for capital projects, ensuring timely completion and minimal disruption to production.
• Maintain the condition of the plant shop and maintenance tools, ensuring they are in good working order.
• Support Process Safety Management and location safety efforts, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.
• Conduct seasonal prep work, including annual preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvements to equipment and facilities.
• Assure proper set-up, calibration, operation, and preventative maintenance of equipment, machines, and facilities.
• Complete grounds and facility maintenance as needed, ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
• Utilize predictive maintenance tools to detect and remedy future machine failures, minimizing downtime and improving efficiency.
• Create, continually update, and train on preventative maintenance plans for varied equipment.
• Maintain detailed equipment records and prints, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Ensure operation of company equipment, including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, control devices, and HVAC, for process and facility.
• Perform minor electrical repairs and scheduled inspections of equipment, following prescribed guidelines and procedures.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by supervisor, supporting the team and contributing to the success of the organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of education and/or experience in Industrial Electromechanical or Maintenance experience (e.g., HVAC, Millwright, Welding, Pneumatic Controls, Hydraulics, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment independently, with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well with others, promoting a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Basic mechanical and equipment knowledge on conveyors, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, bearings, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to work with or without reasonable accommodation, including climbing and/or working in elevated areas, standing and sitting for extended periods, working outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions, lifting up to fifty (50) lbs., and performing work that involves repetitive motion and lifting.
• Comfortable with technology and basic computer aptitude, including Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to learn company-specific applications as required, with a willingness to adapt and grow in the role.
• Uphold health and safety to the highest standard, consistently demonstrating adherence to safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work a rotating shift and overtime hours, including nights and weekends during seasonal peaks to support production demand.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree in Maintenance, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related field.
• Three (3) years of education and experience in Industrial Electromechanical and/or Maintenance experience (e.g., HVAC, Millwright, Welding, Pneumatic Controls, Hydraulics, etc.).
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic repair and test equipment.
• Previous experience or knowledge of production agriculture and associated machinery (i.e., conveyors, elevator legs, packaging equipment, etc.) or other mechanical/electrical systems.
• Previous experience or knowledge of heating/cooling, refrigeration, security, materials handling equipment (i.e., conveyors, elevator legs, packaging equipment, etc.) or other mechanical/electrical systems.
• Previous experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or similar systems (i.e., eMaint).

Work Authorization and Relocation

• VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• This position does NOT offer a comprehensive domestic relocation package.

Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location)

• This role will be on-site at our Corteva location.

Benefits - How We'll Support You

• 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.
• Learn more about our total rewards package here -Corteva Benefits.
• Check out life at Corteva.

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