Maintenance Associate - Prairie Land FAME - Decatur IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Prairie Land FAME opportunity is an earn and learn program, where a colleague/student will work 3 days a week and attend Richland Community College 2 days a week. After successful completion of five semesters, colleagues/students will be awarded an associate degree in AAS Engineering Technology specializing in Advanced Manufacturing Technology. While working for ADM, colleagues will utilize developed skills to implement the assigned activities of the predictive, preventive, or planned maintenance programs designed to support the power, motor control, process control systems, or pneumatic systems of the plant.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
Must have reliable transportation
Must have a high school diploma or equivalency by May 2026
Must meet Richland Community College admission placement guidelines
Upon selection into the program, students will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background process as administered per ADM policy/procedures.
Committed to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero-injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
Demonstrated safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures
Excellent communication & organizational skills; able to collaborate with colleagues and management teams to complete assignments in a timely manner
Willing to improve technical skills through on-the-job and/or outside training

Responsibilities

Perform as a team member, or independently, to troubleshoot, diagnose, propose and implement repair solutions for electrical power and control equipment, as well as process control components
Comprehend and implement standard electrical work practices and guidelines including those outlined by organizations such as the National Fire Protection Agency (NEC) and the IEEE to ensure a quality, as well as compliant, product
Utilize the functions of the maintenance management system to facilitate job plans and record maintenance activities on plant assets
Understands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices.
Responsible for utilizing the Performance Excellence process.
Assist in the execution of scheduled preventative maintenance activities on electrical and mechanical systems to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
Accurately document all maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and test results, in accordance with company policies.
Adhere to and enforce all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Actively participate in training programs and shadow experienced maintenance personnel to gain hands-on experience in troubleshooting and repair tasks.
Contribute to the identification of opportunities for process and equipment improvements, implementing solutions as directed