Technician II, Maintenance - Plant Nutrient

The Andersons is a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, integrating agriculture, energy, and global markets. From the farm to customers worldwide, we help move food, feed, and fuel where it’s needed most. Our business spans the full value chain, directly supporting farmers, customers, and communities. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and shaping our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture of growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About the role

The Maintenance Technician II plays a key role in keeping our agricultural production facility running safely and efficiently by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining processing, packaging, material handling, and robotic systems. This hands-on position supports equipment such as conveyors, hammer mills, sifters, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and automated production equipment to minimize downtime and maximize operational performance. We're looking for a mechanically inclined problem solver who enjoys diagnosing equipment issues, performing preventative maintenance, and working with both electrical and automation systems in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance professional who values safety, continuous learning, and making a direct impact on plant reliability and production success.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and overhaul production machines and facility equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment and/or mobile equipment and vehicles, and perform scheduled maintenance repairs during service.
• Perform mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Maintain computerized preventative maintenance system.
• Maintain current and in-depth knowledge of all safety policies and standards related to position. Work in a safe manner and recognize unsafe situations, taking appropriate action to ensure safety of self and others in the building.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 1-3 years’ relevant experience required.

Skills

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Differences: Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments.
• Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Must be able to stand/sit for an extended period of time.
• Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to climb/stoop/kneel at heights up to 100 feet.
• Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures.
• Working conditions could include: dust, fumes, moderate noise, and uneven surfaces.