Maintenance Tech 3

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Maintenance Technician position to support daily production needs and capital project activities at the Omaha agro-chemical manufacturing site.
 

Job Description

• Performs basic preventive/corrective maintenance and investigates problems with mechanical equipment including gear boxes, pumps, rotary air locks, valves, conveyor systems, heat exchangers, etc., following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications, basic troubleshooting of malfunctions.
• Maintains function and reliability of production and facility systems and associated equipment by executing a preventive maintenance program.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, rigging, and hand/power tools.
• Provides feedback on equipment condition while performing preventive maintenance activities.
• Carry out daily maintenance activities and assigned work orders. Document progress and results.
• Basic understanding with control systems for air compressor, boilers, HVAC and packaging equipment.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards; works within site policies & procedures.
• Effectively use safety equipment such as respirators, protective clothing, and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain and improve safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards; work within site policies & procedures.
• Identify gaps in PM procedures/processes based on mechanical knowledge, with emphasis on greasing, lubing, etc. to extend life of the equipment on site.
• Promote a pro-active maintenance culture.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year, 3 years preferred in an industrial setting or in the military.
• Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, capable of operating a forklift, continuous learning, applied learning, teamwork, managing work & time, safety awareness.

Additional Information

What we Offer

A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members

We offer flexible work options to support your work and personal needs

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day

401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution

Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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