Maintenance Technician
Manufacturing – Hedrick, Iowa, United States
Req ID: 236797W-01
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
SCHEDULE
FullTime
JOB TYPE
Experienced
EDUCATION
High School Diploma/GED
Description
!!!Now Offering $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!!!
Who We Are and What We Do:
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Hedrick, Iowa location!
What You’ll Do:
- 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 remedy future machine failures
- Create, continually update, and train on preventative maintenance plans for varied equipment
- Complete fabrication projects to improve plant processes
- Maintain detailed equipment records and prints
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
- You have your High School Diploma or equivalent
What Skills You Need:
- You possess one (1) year of education and/or experience of Industrial Electromechanical or Maintenance experience (e.g., HVAC, Millwright, Welding, Pneumatic Controls, Hydraulics, etc.)
- Must be able to troubleshoot and repair equipment independently
- When there is a problem, you see an exciting opportunity to troubleshoot so you can find and implement solutions!
- You must possess good communication skills and work well with others
- You possess basic mechanical and equipment knowledge on conveyors, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, bearings, etc.
- You are willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Climb and/or work in elevated areas, Stand and sit for extended periods, work outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions, lift up to fifty (50) lbs., and perform work that involves repetitive motion and lifting
- You are comfortable with technology and possess good computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and are willing and able to learn other company specific applications as required
- You uphold health and safety to the highest standard! You consistently help others and demonstrate adherence to safety protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day
- You understand that delivering to our customers on-time keeps us viable and are willing and able to work a rotating shift and overtime hours, which include nights and weekends during seasonal peaks to support production demand
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree in a Maintenance Discipline such as Welding, HVAC, or related field
- Three (3) years of Industrial 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 agriculture associated machinery (i.e., conveyors, elevator legs, packaging equipment, etc.) or other mechanical/electrical systems
- Basic process control and electrical system knowledge
- 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
- Millwright, welding, and forklift driving skills
- Previous experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or similar systems (i.e., eMaint)
Work Authorization and Relocation:
- No Visa Sponsorship offered or available for this position
- No relocation allowance offered or available for this position
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! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
#GrowWhatMatters
Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. Corteva provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@corteva.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.