Machinist, ADM Mechanical - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels MidlandDecatur, IL
Onsite

About The Position

We have repair and new equipment machinist positions available on day shift at the ADM Mechanical Facility. Machinists need to be experts in operating manual machining equipment with minimal assistance. Candidates should have experience machining on stainless steel and carbon steel. Machinists need to be able to read and work from blueprints. Candidates should have the ability to work safely and emphasize quality. Colleagues will work in a team atmosphere to fabricate and machine equipment for capital projects and maintenance. There will be no out of town traveling and overtime will be worked as needed.

Requirements

  • Able to work safely in a team environment and be quality conscience.
  • Able to be an excellent machinist on manual lathes and mills, and functional on CNC equipment.
  • Able to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Previous experience in machining and precision measuring is required.
  • Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  • Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written).
  • Ability to move about or to a work site by ascending/descending stairs, bending, kneeling and 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; may require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights or in confined spaces.
  • Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead.
  • Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators.
  • Ability to walk up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday over uneven ground surfaces, and/or walking over Railroad tracks.
  • Must be able to work around noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require 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 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.
  • Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.
  • ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in manufacturing, production and/or similar military environment.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Operate manual machining equipment with minimal assistance.
  • Machine stainless steel and carbon steel.
  • Read and work from blueprints.
  • Work safely and emphasize quality.
  • Fabricate and machine equipment for capital projects and maintenance in a team atmosphere.

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • Benefits Start First Day
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • On-site 24/7 FREE medical care facility
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Membership to ADM Wellness Center (Gym membership)
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees,’ Spouse and Children
  • Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Perks at work (discount program with several companies)
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