Maintenance Mechanic

Job Highlights

Company Profile

ADM unlocks the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. The company transforms natural products into a complete portfolio of ingredients and flavors for foods and beverages, supplements, nutrition for pets and livestock, and more. It is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Maintenance Mechanic who will perform mechanical maintenance on equipment and facilities of a world-scale corn milling, with a heavy emphasis on Maintenance Reliability.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus
• Must be 18 years or older

Work Experience

• Experience in Industrial Manufacturing or a similar military environment (preferred)
• Direct industrial experience or high exposure to industrial maintenance work (preferred)
• Experience with and use of technical measuring tools in millwright trade (a plus)
• Basic knowledge of machine mechanical systems acquired through training or experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to use millwright hand tools and power tools
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Basic welding skills
• Communication (spoken and written) and teamwork skills
• Flexibility in accepting change and willingness and ability to work rotating shifts
• Knowledge of ADM Clinton Plant – a strong plus
• Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
• Strong safety values
• Understanding of Hydraulic and Pneumatic machinery
• Willingness to participate in training to continue developing skills

On-the-Job Training Requirements-

• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
• Participate in company-planned operations training
• Equipment training may include but is not limited to JLG, forklift, non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Strong safety aptitude
• Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing, and verbal communication)
• Motivated with a passion for learning

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently
• Ability to operate equipment or machinery that may be located at different heights; scaffolding or elevated heights or in confined spaces
• Requires the ability to wear appropriate fall protection equipment
• Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators
• Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean-shaven.
• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds frequently, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis, and up to 50 pounds overhead
• Ability to traverse up to 2 miles during a workday

Working Conditions

• Ambient conditions – The work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Working in in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside regularly.
• Atmosphere: May come in contact with Dust (Peanut – known allergen), corn, cotton, canola seed, and odor
• Must be able to work around noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require the use of hearing protection for most of the work shift
• Company-provided protective clothing required: Uniforms, hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and safety harness may be required based on the task performed; employees are required to wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job-specific PPE requirements.

Benefits/Perks

• 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) matching contributions
• Advancement Opportunities
• Benefits Start the First Day
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company provided Uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
• Perks at work (discount program with several companies)
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Weekly Pay
• Work Boot Allowance

Employer’s Statement

ADM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.