Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical)

About the role

Join Vylor to support our Litchfield, Illinois location as a Maintenance Technician. You’ll perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and uptime. This includes rapid troubleshooting, 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 and relocation assistance are not available for this position. This role is on-site at the Corteva location.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work meets Corteva safety standards by leading safe practices, driving risk reduction efforts, and supporting incident investigations.
• Support plant operations through corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Create, modify, and close work orders in CMMS while ensuring accurate documentation of labor and parts allocation.
• Provide maintenance support for capital projects, 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.
• Plan and lead 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• 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 corn, sunflower, cotton, and canola pollen and protein, as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals.

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

Skills

• 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 understanding.
• 2-3 years of industrial maintenance experience.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities to build your skills.
• Health benefits for you and your family starting 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, including a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
• Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.

Learn more about our total rewards package here.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $65,466.00 to $82,730.00. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Actual base pay is determined based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications when an employment offer is made.

Additional Information

Corteva announced plans to separate its current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, Vylor, Inc. The separation is anticipated to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that following the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc., governed by its employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. Details of any planned changes would be provided at an appropriate time.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. 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, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.