Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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. 

Job Description

$37 per hour

EM1 – Electro-Mechanical 1 position to support daily production needs and capital project activities at the Omaha agro-chemical manufacturing site.

Duties:

• Hands-on experience with control systems for air compressor, boilers, HVAC and packaging equipment.
• Experience in low voltage power distribution, circuit protection and fuse replacement.
• Experience in installation, setup and maintenance of control equipment including flow switches/meters, photo eyes, proximity switches, level transmitters/switches, DP cells, pressure and temperature transmitters.
• Maintains function and reliability of production and facility systems and associated equipment by executing a preventive maintenance program; Inspects electrical and automation systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Able to install EMT and rigid conduit.
• Performs preventive/corrective maintenance and investigates problems with mechanical equipment including gear boxes, gear pumps, rotary air locks, bagging machines, conveyor systems, heat exchangers, etc., following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

Qualifications

Critical knowledge:  High School diploma or equivalent.

Critical experience:  Minimum 3 years, 5 years preferred, electrical maintenance experience in an industrial setting or in the military.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:  Electrical and 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 belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers 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, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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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