John Deere Augusta - Maintenance Technician I

 At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Georgia  - Grovetown   

As a Maintenance Technician I with John Deere Augusta you will:

• Perform general maintenance and repair of factory buildings and equipment.

Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following: 

• Performs work utilizing both national and local electrical safety codes. 


• Works form prints, sketches, wiring diagrams and schematics, manufacturers’ instructions and written or verbal instructions. 


• Plans own work sequence, selects materials, tools and equipment for job.


• Installs, modifies, repairs, or maintains motors, generators, lights, electronic equipment, transformers, switches, power and lighting lines, control panels and all types of electrical, mechanical and electronic controllers, recorders and circuitry. 


• Constructs, installs and maintains conveyors, trolley tracks, switches, racks and bins, assembly fixtures, guard rails, shields, weighing scales, hoists, jib cranes and other mechanical handling equipment including layout, fabrication, assembly and welding of sheet or plate metal materials. 


• Replaces or installs motors, pipes, nozzles, valves, traps, gages, meters, regulators and mechanical control devices as required. 


• Performs maintenance and repair on plumbing such as cleaning, replacing and repairing pipes, faucets, lavatories, sewage lines and sprinkler heads. 


• Prepares and paints factory buildings and equipment. 


• Performs maintenance and repair on heating and air conditioning equipment, replaces filters, belts and pulleys, adjusts thermostats and controls.


• Pours and finishes concrete for repair and repairs masonry. 


• Installs and repairs locks, fits keys, cuts and installs glass. 


• Lubricates and cleans equipment and cleans work area. 


• Performs other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job. 


• Observes all safety rules and regulations in the performance of job duties. 

Types of Machines, Tools and Equipment Used or Operated:

• Various hand, portable and power tools and equipment common to the job assigned, scaffolds and ladders, hand and power trucks and transporters, testing, checking and measuring equipment and welding and brazing equipment. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 


• Must have at least one of the following: 
  
  
  
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
  
  
  • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) 
  
  
  • At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience 
  
  
  
  


• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting. 


• Ability and willingness to work ANY shift potential overtime (including weekends). 

 
 
Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else? 
 
If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you. 
  
At John Deere, your ideas, experiences and values matter. 
 
Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.  

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses 


• Savings & Retirement benefits 


• Well being – Physical and Mental Healthcare 


• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages 


• Employee Assistance Programs 


• Tuition Assistance 


• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations 


• Charitable contribution match 


• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.