Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Location: Grand Rapids

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join our company and support our Grand Rapids OH location. As the Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll support plant operations by performing corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and uptime. It includes rapid troubleshooting to resolve equipment issues quickly and keep the facility on track to meet production goals.

Responsibilities also include managing assets and documentation in the EAM/CMMS system, coordinating planned work and parts, improving PM plans, applying condition-based monitoring, and supporting reliability and continuous improvement initiatives. The role upholds strict safety and compliance standards, collaborates with operations and contractors, supports audits, and completes additional facility and maintenance duties as needed.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

This role will be 100% onsite.

What You’ll Do:

Ensure all work meets Corteva safety standards by leading safe practices, driving risk reduction efforts, supporting incident investigations

Support plant operations through corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance activities.

Create, modify and close work orders in CMMS along with ensuring accurate documentation of labor and parts allocation

Provide maintenance support for capital projects while working with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure safe, effective execution and strong communication across shifts and departments

Maintain the condition of the plant shop and maintenance tools

Lead, assist and complete grounds and facility maintenance as needed

Utilize predictive maintenance tools to identify emerging equipment issues and develop, update, and train others on effective preventive maintenance plans

Complete fabrication projects that enhance plant processes and improve safety

Assist in maintaining detailed equipment records and prints

Plans and leads project work as needed, working with Operations to ensure maintenance activities are completed without interrupting production

Maintain Enterprise Asset Management system: ensure work order quality, PM plans, and provide user training/support, etc.

Other duties as assigned

Location Specific Items:

Basic electrical troubleshooting 24

Vdc up to 480

Vac.

What Skills You Need:

Holds a valid US driver's license

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Proficient in basic computer skills

Possess basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn, understand, and apply mechanical concepts

Demonstrates problem solving, teamwork and communication skills

Physical

Job Requirements:

Stand and sit for extended periods

Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions

Lift up to 60 lbs.

Perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting

Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and canola pollen and protein and sorghum as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals in the course of your duties

Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What Makes You Stand Out:

You have a good understanding of maintaining/repairing, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, mechanical power transmission systems, HVAC systems, electrical systems, welding, and fabrication work Millwright and welding skills, especially relevant to the seed industry

Experience with Power Industrial Equipment (including, forklift, aerial lifts, tractors, telehandler, etc.)Basic process controls understanding2-3 years of industrial maintenance…