Maintenance Technician

Vylor; Tipton (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Job summary

Vylor in Tipton, IN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support plant operations and capital projects at our Corteva location transition. The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, safety, and collaboration with the operations team to keep equipment reliable.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma/GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The position requires overtime and weekend shifts, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus and on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends.
• Experience with safety protocols a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support for plant operations.
• Support capital project maintenance.
• Maintain shop and tool condition.
• Support Process Safety Management and site safety.
• Perform seasonal preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure proper setup, calibration, and operation of equipment.
• Complete facility grounds maintenance as needed.
• Create and train on preventative maintenance plans.
• Carry out fabrication projects to improve processes.
• Maintain equipment records and prints.

Skills

Driver's license

Safety-conscious

MS Office basics

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Join Vylor- Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we are advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting edge biotech, and next generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

!! NOW OFFERING $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS!!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join our company at our Tipton, IN production facility. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a proven stable work history.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance not offered for this position.

This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.

What You’ll Do

• Support plant operations.
• Deliver maintenance support for capital projects.
• Maintain condition of the plant shop and maintenance tools.
• Support Process Safety Management and location safety efforts.
• Conduct seasonal prep work including annual preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Assure proper set-up, calibration, operation, and preventative maintenance of equipment, machines, and facilities.
• Complete grounds and facility maintenance as needed.
• Utilize predictive maintenance tools to detect and prevent future machine failures.
• Create, continually update, and train on preventative maintenance plans for various equipment.
• Complete fabrication projects to improve plant processes.
• Maintain detailed equipment records and prints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• You have a high school diploma/GED.

What Skills You Need

• You have a valid driver's license.
• Heights above 25 feet? No problem! You are willing and able to work on elevated surfaces (with fall protection equipment, of course, because safety is always number one to you!).
• You have beginner level skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).
• Chilly warehouse? Greasy machine parts? No problem! You love to get out there and be in the heart of operations with your team and work hard!
• You always are willing to help, and physical work isn t a problem for you…Passing by a team member struggling to lift something? Safety is your top priority, and you are willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations to help your colleague and/or perform necessary job tasks!
• You are willing and able to work overtime hours and shift work including weekends as needed.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Knowledge of production agriculture and associated machinery.
• Basic level of building electrical systems knowledge.
• Welding and/or millwright skills, especially relevant to the seed industry.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic repair and test equipment.
• Basic process control understanding.
• Two or more years of industrial electromechanical education and/or experience in a technical, electrical, and/or mechanical field.
• Experience with a CMMS or similar system (i.e. SAP) for work orders and parts inventory.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.