Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift - Effingham, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Effingham, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

ADM Animal Nutrition is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its production facility in Effingham, Illinois. This hourly position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, installing, and maintaining plant mechanical equipment and electrical systems. The technician performs preventive and emergency maintenance, inspects production equipment, and maintains records of work, time, and parts used. The role also includes welding as needed, making electrical connections, aligning new equipment, and developing knowledge of maintenance files, parts, vendors, and production processes. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with possible overtime.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Prior work experience in maintenance.
  • Vocational or technical training in a mechanical field, or equivalent industrial work experience.
  • Basic knowledge of process equipment.
  • Forklift-driving ability.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to climb stairs, perform some lifting, sit and stand for long periods, work in confined spaces and at heights, and bend, kneel, and squat.
  • Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures and dusty environments.
  • Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant mechanical equipment and electrical systems.
  • Perform assigned preventive and emergency maintenance and purchase parts and supplies.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of production processes, equipment, and operations to diagnose and repair malfunctions.
  • Perform preventive maintenance duties and maintain expert knowledge of equipment, operations, and processes throughout the plant.
  • Install new equipment, make electrical connections, and align equipment for production use as required.
  • Develop knowledge of maintenance files, parts, and vendors, and access departmental information using a computer.
  • Perform welding duties as needed to repair production equipment.
  • Document time spent and parts used on projects through the RCI system.
  • Conduct regular inspections of production equipment and perform daily preventive maintenance.
  • Maintain records of maintenance work performed and submit them to the designated location.
  • Promote the ADM Way and Core Values.

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription coverage
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement, as applicable
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings account
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Cash balance plan
  • Discounted employee stock purchasing program
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Workers’ compensation
  • Legal assistance
  • Identity theft protection
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Colleague Giving Programs
  • Paid time off, including paid holidays
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Company-sponsored training and development resources, including LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs
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