What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician II, Maintenance - Plant Nutrient position at The Andersons, Inc.?
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.
Position Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
Competencies Expected Of You And Others At This Level
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.
Finally, we want to help you stay informed and safe during your job search. Please note that The Andersons only uses company email addresses, which contain “@andersonsinc.com” or"@theandersons.com", to communicate with candidates via email. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at The Andersons, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address. If something seems unusual, we encourage you to verify communications and report any concerns through TalentAquisition@andersonsinc.com
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.
Position Overview
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.
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 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, take appropriate action to ensure safety of self and others in building.
- Intermediate skills in own work area within an analytical/scientific method or operational process
- Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
- Works within standard operation procedures and/or scientific methods
- Works with a moderate degree of supervision
Competencies Expected Of You And Others At This Level
- 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
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate’s Degree preferred
- 1-3 years’ relevant experience required
- 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
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.
Finally, we want to help you stay informed and safe during your job search. Please note that The Andersons only uses company email addresses, which contain “@andersonsinc.com” or"@theandersons.com", to communicate with candidates via email. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at The Andersons, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address. If something seems unusual, we encourage you to verify communications and report any concerns through TalentAquisition@andersonsinc.com