Maintenance Technician - Quincy, IL

Maintenance Technician - Quincy, IL

The Maintenance Technician is an hourly position and is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing machines/equipment at the Quincy Crosswind facility. The schedules for this role are Monday Friday, 7:00a to 3:30p. Work hours are subject to change to meet business needs.

Facility Expectation

• Follow the expectations of all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards.
• Ensure product quality expectations are met.
• Follow all facility Good Manufacturing Practices as required.
• Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and completion of all listed housekeeping duties per the master sanitation schedule.
• Work with other Operations colleagues to effectively communicate production issues.
• Participate in morning toolbox, shift exchange/review and response meetings to communicate your key process indicator performance.
• Once qualified, provide mentoring and training to new colleagues.
• Required to work overtime as specified by management.
• Attend training classes in-plant or at other locations as assigned.

Work Duties

• Meet or exceed KPI goals as set forth by management.
• Maintain general preventative maintenance schedules for the production and research areas.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, gas, steam, water and air problems.
• Lead the installation of new plant equipment.
• Install and/or modify electric, air, water, steam, and gas supply lines.
• Modify the process flow to improve safety, quality and efficiency issues.
• Maintain the building and surrounding facilities.
• Notify Plant Manager immediately in the even issues arise that may cause production delays.
• Responsibility to identify and communicate food safety and/or product integrity issues to appropriate personnel.
• Work in the most effective, efficient and safe manner at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in maintenance or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in a grain processing plant or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical blueprints.
• Capability of operating various mechanical equipment.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Ability to act in a professional manner and adhere by ADM's Code of Conduct
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, and gloves when required
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet working conditions
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with a solid work ethic
• Good attitude and works well in team atmosphere.
• Handles other duties as required.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:113563BR