John Deere Kernersville - Maintenance Technician

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) - North Carolina - Kernersville 

As a Maintenance Technician with John Deere in Kernersville, NC, you will:

Perform maintenance related tasks in a production environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork. Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Manage configuration and versions of programmable devices, hardware, and systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's).
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance repairs and work on a wide variety of electrical, mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical production equipment and building systems.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns of hydraulic, pneumatic, and high voltage electrical systems without assistance.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and calibration on equipment such as control systems of numerically controlled machines (CNC) as well as controlling or machining operations. 
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrostatic paint system and overhead cranes.
• Follow proper chemical handling procedures and processes, local codes, cooling systems and chillers, including reading and using SDS documents.

• Lubricate, check, and clean work equipment and tooling.
• Communicate effectively, in oral and written form with operators. Interface and pass down information between cross function personnel of incoming and outgoing shifts.
• Assist and support other team members.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

• Complete all required safety program objectives and training.

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
• Must have at least 3 years of production maintenance work experience, including:
  • Working knowledge and experience with mechanical and electrical systems; including experience with typical mechanical and electrical hand tools.
  • Working knowledge and ability to service various automation tools such as PLCs, CNC controllers, AC/DC motor control circuits, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and performing of repetitive actions.
• Ability and willingness to work any 12-hour shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

Preferred Qualifications (What Makes You Stand Out):

• Working knowledge and experience of electrical systems rated 460 volts 3 phase thru 110 volts single phase. Control electrical circuits 120 volts thru 12 volts.

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 
• Wellbeing – 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.