Maintenance Technician, Technical Services

Maintenance Technician, Technical Services

Location:

Aurora, NC, US, 27806

Workplace Type:
On-Site

Experience Level: Associate

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Band: WAGE

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results.

• Conduct routine safety inspections of departmental systems and equipment, including safety showers, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, EBAs, and alarms.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on lab instruments and general equipment such as compressors and vacuum pumps, including calibration, cleaning, and part replacement.
• Maintain accurate Instrument Maintenance Logs and ensure proper documentation of all work performed.
• Troubleshoot critical equipment issues and provide technical support by following up on Instrument Tracking Reports (ITRs).
• Analyze routine and non-routine samples using various laboratory instruments and analytical methods; record results in the LIMS system.
• Prioritize sample and analysis requests from Process Development and Engineering teams to support operational needs.
• Generate analytical data for process monitoring and shipment samples to ensure product quality control and assurance.
• Analyze customer samples from metal finishing operations and coordinate with external laboratories when additional testing is required.
• Monitor laboratory inventory through audits and updates to inventory tracking sheets.
• Perform statistical quality control charting to verify analytical accuracy and process stability.
• Follow all site safety and environmental protocols to maintain a compliant and safe working environment.
• Store hazardous waste in compatible, intact containers within designated accumulation areas; ensure containers remain closed except during waste transfer and maintain empty secondary containment.
• Conduct weekly inspections of hazardous waste storage areas to verify proper labeling, closure, freeboard, and containment compliance.
• Transfer hazardous waste from satellite accumulation areas to central accumulation areas as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field + 1-3 years experience (preferred)
• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma preferred
• 3-5 years experience in industrial maintenance
• Experience working on Pumps, motors, compressors, and conducting pipe fitting is required (Welding and a certifcate in weding is preferred)
• Strong integrity and personal accountability
• Excellent organizational and teamwork skills
• Experience in chemical, refinery, or manufacturing industries (preferred)
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing is required for all hourly applicants of Nutrien. Applicants must complete this test and meet a minimum of 4 in Graphic Literacy, 5 on Applied Mathematics and 5 on Workplace Documents in order to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien

• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) must be uploaded with your resume during your application to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.