Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift - Mendota, IL

Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift Mendota, IL

Shift: Monday Friday, 7AM 3:30PM with call-in coverage, as needed.

ADM is a part of the production of 30% of the food supply globally, on average you touch at least 7 items per day made with ADM ingredients. Everyone who works here is a big part of feeding the world.

Why Join?

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits Start Day 1
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Personal Day (Vacation & Sick Time Effective Day 1)
• 9 Company Paid Holidays
• 401k with up to 5% Company Match
• Cash Balance Plan (Pension)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouse, & Children
• Parental Leave Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company provided work boots, uniforms, and other PPE (personal protective equipment)

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Mechanic supports maintenance reliability with a strong focus on mechanical maintenance at a wheat flour mill. This role helps ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of equipment at facility needed to support the plant's safety, production, quality, and environmental objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots, repairs, installs and maintains mechanical systems and equipment throughout the facility.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Diagnoses equipment failures and responds to production downtime quickly and effectively to minimize disruption.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Completes work orders and respective documentation accurately and on time in computerized management system, prioritizing the completion of urgent work orders and ensuring low amounts of rework.
• Maintains proper inventory of maintenance parts and equipment using computerized inventory management system.
• Follows and understands ESLP (Equipment Specific Lockout Procedure) to ensure safe and successful Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) of process equipment.
• Executes daily Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure and maintain cleanliness throughout the plant and department.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and partners with team members and plant leadership to foster a culture of safety for all individuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements:

• Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy.
• Willing to take on initiate and assist with driving results.
• Possess high degree of punctuality, work ethic, and reliability.
• Able to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Able to communicate effectively with department operators and leadership.
• Possesses strong attention to detail and high levels of quality of work.
• Willingness to improve technical skills through on-the-job and external training.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of mechanical equipment, including industrial electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronic principles.
• Proficiency in Windows Computer Operating System and related software.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED, required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Associate's degree or Certificate in Industrial Maintenance Technology or related program, preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or related roles, preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.
• Ability to understand & effectively communication in English (verbal & written).
• Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing, & verbal communication).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, 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 with open view grating from multiple elevations or in confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead
• Ability to traverse two (2) miles or more during the course of a workday
• Ambient conditions Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Working in in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside on a regular basis.
• Atmosphere: May come in contact with dust, wheat, chemicals, or odor
• Must be able to work around vibrating equipment and noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and will require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift
• Employees are required to wear all company provided Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements (i.e., fall protection equipment and respirators)

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:114236BR