Maintenance Technician

About the role

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on. Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science. Vylor has an exciting opportunity for Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Reinbeck, Iowa site.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you, and your colleagues go home safely every day.
• Support production operations through the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of various mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ensure the operation of company equipment, including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical and control devices.
• Perform mechanical repairs, service, troubleshooting, and scheduled equipment inspections, following the prescribed guidelines and procedures.
• Review and assist program leaders and teams with the mechanical safety programs to ensure adherence.
• Adhere to all quality systems & safety procedures, including environmental regulations.
• Make recommendations for improved safety through mechanical programs and/or process changes.
• Work with the maintenance supervisor, coordinator and specialist on work queues, work orders and projects; help organize and plan work, including conducting seasonal prep work.
• Assist maintenance team members with their daily work tasks as needed.
• Assist production team members with their daily work tasks as needed.
• Overtime hours, including weekend work, as required during seasonal peaks.
• Scheduled on-call coverage required during seasonal peaks.
• Rotating day and evening shifts.
• Various other duties as required by the needs of the business.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Attitude of curiosity; willing to be mentored and willing to mentor professional skills as applicable to daily tasks.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Industrial millwright maintenance work experience
• Knowledge and experience troubleshooting mechanical issues related to motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC are required.
• Perform lubrication tasks and preventative maintenance tasks on factory assets.
• Weld, repair and fabricate equipment as needed.
• General knowledge and some experience troubleshooting electrical issues related to motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC are required.
• A general understanding of PLC automation (Allen Bradley) is an asset.
• Willing and able to climb and/or work in elevated areas, stand and sit for extended periods, and work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions.
• Comfortable with technology, possess a good computer aptitude, and willing and able to learn other company-specific applications as required.
• Experience using an electronic maintenance module such as SAP R3 is an asset.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and perform work involving repetitive motion and/or lifting.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintain an organized workplace and have excellent critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• 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 Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Work Authorization and Relocation: This position does NOT offer a comprehensive domestic relocation benefit package. VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position. Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva