Summary:
Under general supervision builds, maintains and repairs production equipment for all departments as required.
Maintenance Mechanic Essential Job Functions:
1. Participates actively in safety and skills training in pursuit of personal improvement
2. Maintains a thorough knowledge of production processes, equipment and operations in the interest of diagnosing and repairing equipment malfunctions
3. Performs preventive maintenance duties on equipment as required and maintains an competent knowledge of equipment, operations and processes throughout the plant
4. Disassembles and diagnoses mechanical failures and performs repairs on production and facilities equipment as required
5. Installs new equipment as required, aligns, rebuilds and performs preventative maintenance duties as necessary
6. Possess general computer use knowledge
7. Maintains manuals of replacement parts, specifications, blueprints of equipment and maintenance requirements to facilitate repairs also maintains such files and records in an orderly manner for future reference
8. Performs welding or general maintenance duties as required in repairing production equipment
9. May provide work direction to less experienced Maintenance Technicians as required
10. Documents time spent, work performed and parts used on projects by completing time records through use of the Maintenance Management System
11. Conducts regular inspections of tools, safety and production equipment
12. Develops and maintains knowledge of hand and power tools used in the repair and maintenance of plant equipment
13. Good regular and prompt attendance record
14. May perform reasonably similar or related duties as required.
15. Assists in keeping the department in tour ready condition.
Maintenance Mechanic Preferred Education & Experience:
16. Prefer a minimum of 1-3 years of Industrial or commercial mechanical experience and/or two (2) year degree, and/or relevant military experience
17. Must successfully complete all ADM Safety Certification requirements
18. Basic knowledge of process equipment
19. Good regular and prompt attendance history
20. Excellent safety record and awareness
21. Previous plant/process experience
22. Experience in any of the following areas is a preferred:Welding (Certification)Metal fabricationMechanical Auto/DieselMachinistMillwright (setting up and aligning new equipment)Preventative and Predictive MaintenanceMobile Equipment (forklift or manlift)Rigging, chokers and slings
23. Good organizational and communication skills, and must be self-motivated
24. Ability to work well with others and with little supervision – (Required)
25. Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities
26. Housekeeping and sanitation skills (MSS)
27. Willingness to work overtime when necessary
28. Attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills
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29. Shift work
30. May be called in to work unusual or extended schedules due to equipment breakdowns or similar circumstances
31. Working with numerous types of machines and processes
32. Indoor and outdoor
33. Climbing stairs frequently
34. Lifting
ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment background check. An arrest orconviction record is notan automatic disqualifier.
Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
35. Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
36. Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
37. Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
38. Paid time off including paid holidays.
39. Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
40. Tuition assistance.
41. Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
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We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here:
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