Job Description
Maintenance Technician At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. What You Will Do The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the maintenance of
our facilities and machinery / equipment used for Production processes,
ensuring safety and quality in alignment with applicable procedures.
You will be expected to collaborate with employees across the plant and
handle basic activities in IT systems (SAP and electronic networks).
Key Tasks and Responsibilities: - Demonstrate ability and working knowledge to conduct and complete maintenance on company facilities and equipment both on and off-site.
- Maintain an active inventory of parts, supplies, and tools to complete needed repairs and meet availability expectations.
- Coordinate and schedule service and/or maintenance work.
- Conduct and complete maintenance on company facilities and equipment.
- Maintain company facilities and equipment to enhance value, usefulness, and provide a safe working environment.
- Responsible for needs assessment and compliance with all applicable hazardous work permits, including but not limited to; Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), line breaking, fall protections, confined space and atmospheric monitoring.
- Maintain accurate records for all equipment and facility maintenance activities performed, leveraging internal IT systems (SAP Maintenance).
- Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to company’s HSE Environmental Safety & Health, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards (e.g. general shop floor/machine safety and operating procedures).
- Report any issues to areas, Safety Technicians, and Management as appropriate and in a timely manner.
- Perform any other tasks across functional areas depending on site and seasonal needs.
- Help drive waste elimination and value creation by reducing variation in the production process and equipment settings.
- Support areas across the plant in driving the adoption of 5S practices to maintain an environment conducive to work, aligning with the labelling and ordering of tools.
- Help keep metrics and other relevant information current on visual boards to drive teamwork and facilitate shift change over.
- Become familiar with and troubleshoot seed production equipment (when applicable) operations.
- May be called on, from time to time, to operate seed production processes.
Required Qualifications: - Valid Drivers License. In order to be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers - MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Intermediate level knowledge of; IT (Internet, Excel, PPT, Word, Facilities with systems, and experience in SAP and PLC. Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PPT, Word, facilities with systems);
- Strong utilization of IT skillsets;
- Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed)
- Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends and overtime as business needs require
Preferred Qualifications: - Three to five years manufacturing experience, with experience in chemical or row crop manufacturing.
- Basic handyman knowledge and skills.
This posting will expire on January 20th, 2026.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $31.28- $38.15 per hour. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code 859688
Functional Area: Engineering & Technology
Location: United States : Iowa : Williamsburg
Employment Type: Regular
Position Grade: unknown
Contact Us Address Telephone
Creve Coeur, MO +1 888-473-1001, option #5 63167 OR
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Seasonal work, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Day shift,