Grain Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

andersonsinc; Wisner (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to keep grain elevator production equipment running safely and efficiently through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

You will diagnose complex issues, perform emergency repairs, and contribute to uptime and reliability. This hands-on role requires reading technical drawings and using maintenance software, with a strong safety mindset and commitment to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• 1-3 years' relevant experience required.

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 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 preventive maintenance system.
• Maintain knowledge of safety policies and standards and work safely.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

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 North American agriculture company 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

The Maintenance Technician II role plays a critical part in keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems at our Grain Elevator locations. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to diagnose complex equipment issues, perform emergency repairs, and contribute directly to operational success. Technicians work with advanced production equipment, interpret technical drawings and manuals, and utilize computerized maintenance systems to support reliability and uptime. A strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement is essential in this highly skilled maintenance role. This role is perfect for a hands-on Industrial Maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, solving mechanical and electrical challenges, and making a direct impact on location reliability, safety, and production performance.

Shift/Schedule

Normal Hours - Monday through Friday 6:45a-4p

Harvest Peak Hours (JULY-SEPTEMBER) - Monday through Friday 6:45a-7p

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 standard 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 L Level

• 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

• 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


• 1-3 years' relevant experience required

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

Must be able to stand/sit for