Maintenance Technician - Plant Nutrient

As a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, The Andersons operates in a unique space, bringing together agriculture, energy, and global markets. From the farm to customers around the world, we help move food, feed, and fuel where it’s needed most.

Our business spans the full value chain, which means the work we do directly supports farmers, customers, and communities every day. Whether it’s helping producers succeed, delivering essential products, or advancing more sustainable energy solutions, our impact is both local and global.

What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers, helping our employees improve, supporting our communities, and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders.

 

 

About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.

 

Position Overview

This Maintenance Technician III position plays a key role in keeping plant operations running safely and efficiently by installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment. This hands-on position leverages advanced mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability. The role performs preventive maintenance, responds to equipment breakdowns, and helps identify opportunities to improve processes and performance. Safety is a top priority, with responsibility for following and promoting best practices across all maintenance activities. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, self-driven maintenance professional who enjoys solving complex equipment challenges and making a direct impact on plant success.

Key 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, but not limited to, 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 moderately complex maintenance issues, seek out continuous improvement opportunities, and provide input and recommendations. When appropriate, lead continuous improvement efforts

• 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, take appropriate action to ensure safety of self and others in building

What is Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience

• Completes a variety of atypical assignments

• Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments

• Works with a limited degree of supervision

• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience

Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works cooperatively with others to achieve shared objectives

• Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments

• Being Resilient - Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

• Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer centric solutions

• Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

• Optimizes Work Processes - Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

• Instills Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate’s Degree preferred

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience required

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

Benefits

At The Andersons, we encourage our employees to live a healthy lifestyle while providing high-quality, competitive, and affordable benefits to meet their varied needs.  

• Competitive wages and potential bonus incentives
• Paid Time Off including Accrued Vacation, Floating Holidays, Sick Time, and more
• 401(k) with up to 4% company matching with immediate vesting
• Medical, Dental, and Vision prescription insurances
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• And so much more!

This job description is intended to give you a general understanding of the role and the type of work involved, but it may not include every responsibility or requirement. Employment with The Andersons, Inc. is at will, which means both you and the Company can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law, nothing in this description should be viewed as a contract.

 

 

Disclaimer:

 

The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

 

We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role.

 

To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees.

 

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