Maintenance Technician - Forsyth, MO

Archer Daniels Midland•Forsyth, MO

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, and repairs company machinery, equipment, and physical structures. This is a second-shift position working Monday through Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Friday overtime is optional. The listed pay is $19.00 per hour, plus a $2.00-per-hour shift differential. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid driver's license is required. Successful completion of a background check is required. The technician inspects and tests equipment, diagnoses malfunctions, repairs or replaces parts, and maintains electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment. The role also involves operating machine tools and welding equipment, maintaining parts controls and tracking systems, and keeping test and diagnostic equipment in working order. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. The position involves physical activity, including lifting up to 70 pounds and moving at least 150 pounds with a pallet jack. ADM offers a total rewards package that includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; access to an on-site wellness center or gym reimbursement where applicable; flexible spending and health savings accounts; a 401(k) with matching contributions; a cash balance plan; discounted employee stock purchasing; life and disability insurance; workers' compensation; legal assistance; identity theft protection; an Employee Assistance Program; employee resource groups; colleague giving programs; paid time off and holidays; adoption assistance; paid maternity and parental leave; tuition assistance; and company-sponsored training and development resources. Benefits may vary for bargained locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with vendors and groups of employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems, handle variable situations, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Must have an area of specialty, such as electrical work involving reading and interpreting schematics.
Good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and ability to follow directions.
Good communication skills and self-motivation.
Valid driver's license.
Successful completion of a background check.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and move at least 150 pounds using a pallet jack.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, handling tools or controls, talking or hearing, walking, reaching, sitting, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching; close and color vision and repetitive hand movements are also required.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
Listen for unusual machine sounds, identify variations in operation, and work with the manager or maintenance personnel to diagnose problems.
Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
Clean and lubricate machinery shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts.
Install and repair electrical and electronic apparatus, including transformers, wiring, and machinery components.
Maintain control of parts and the computer tracking system.
Maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment, including programmable logic controllers.
Set up and operate machine tools, such as lathes, grinders, drills, and milling machines, to repair or fabricate parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
Operate welding equipment to cut or join metal parts as required.
Maintain test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.
Maintain parts inventory.
Assist machine operators with non-technical questions.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned by management.

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