Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture
At Vylor, we’re 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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Operator/Mechanic to join our company and support our Chatham, Ontario location.
- VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
Maintenance Mechanic job responsibilities
- Support plant operations
- Deliver maintenance support for capital projects
- Maintain condition of production equipment, shop equipment and tools
- Support process safety management and location safety efforts
- Conduct seasonal prep work including preventative maintenance and equipment reliability tasks
- Ensure proper set-up, calibration, operation and preventative maintenance of equipment, machines and facilities
- Utilization of predictive maintenance tools and techniques to detect and remedy machine failures
- Create, continually update, adhere to and train preventative maintenance plans for process equipment
- Maintain detailed equipment records and prints
- Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures
- Participate in pre-and post-mortems for annual production processes
- Participate in incident investigations
- Provide experience on failure and repair techniques during root cause analysis
- Ensure repair techniques, repair procedures and equipment specific training are documented and made available
- Assist in creation of work instructions for maintenance related tasks
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Education
- High school Diploma / GED minimum
- Post-Secondary technical diploma / degree
- Journeyman industrial mechanic 433A preferred
Preferences
- Knowledge of production agriculture and associated machinery, grain handling and cleaning equipment
- Dust collection systems
- chemical pump systems
- Basic level of building and electrical systems knowledge
- Able to adjust quickly to changing conditions and multiple priorities
- Detail oriented
- Millwright skills
- Welding skills
- Forklift operation
- Aerial work platform operation
- Working from heights
- Confined space work
- Pneumatics and hydraulics, installation, testing, maintenance, repair
- Robotic packaging
- Process controls systems knowledge (PLC)
- Experience with electronic maintenance management systems (SAP)
- Microsoft applications (excel, word, Power Point)
- Ability to learn new skills and systems quickly
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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, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes 16 weeks of supplementary top-up for both mothers and fathers.
- 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/
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
The salary range for this position is $31.00 to $38.00.
This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.
