Maintenance Associate - Prairie Land FAME - Decatur IL

Maintenance Associate - Prairie Land FAME - Decatur IL

Decatur Complex (Vitamin E & Glycols)Shift(s) Available: Day Shift Monday, Wednesday, Friday at facility assigned while part of the Prairie Land FAME program

Why Join?

• Weekly Pay
• Advancement Opportunities upon completion of program
• Perks at work (discount program with several vendors)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Earn & Learn Program

Qualifications

• 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.

Job Summary:

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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

Job Qualifications:

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

On-The-Job Training Requirements:

• New colleagues will be expected to undergo on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standards
• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
• Equipment training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, etc.

Working Conditions:

• Dust
• Chemicals / Irritants
  • The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed
• Inside areas:
  • Spring / Summer: Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees
  • Fall / Winter: Temperatures in the facility may be at or below freezing
• Outside areas:
  • Spring / Summer: Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity; may be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind
  • Fall / Winter: Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below; may be exposed to inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow, and wind
• Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to thirty (30) pounds on a frequent basis, up to fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis
  • Lifting or carrying of weights over fifty (50) pounds is rare; employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during a workday
• Ability to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently during a workday; may require periods of prolonged sitting or standing
• Ability to operate equipment or diagnose/detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights; may require work on ladders, scaffolding, or other work at heights
• Full range of physical motion is required in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all buildings, and to work at heights

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:110170BR