Industrial Maintenance Technician

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Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Location: Des Moines, IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Des Moines, IA

$1500 Sign-On Bonus!

Starting pay: $27+ Starting pay is dependent on skills

Shift(s) Required: 2nd shift, 2:15pm - 10:45pm, Monday - Friday

Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and on occasion different shifts with advance notice 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. Learn more about ADM here: https://www.adm.com/

Why Join?

Weekly Pay
Benefits Start First Day
Company provided Uniforms
Work Boot Allowance
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short & Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees,' Spouse and Children
Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Assistance
Advancement Opportunities
Perks at work (discount program with several companies)

Job Summary

Industrial Maintenance Technicians provide support to the Animal Nutrition Pre-Mix facility. This includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting of packaging equipment as well as the automation and controls of packaging equipment. This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something great. We are building a world class maintenance team in Des Moines starting with inventory and computerize maintenance management software system also known as CMMS and it's not too late to put your stamp on the process!

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following
Maintain and troubleshooting 4-automated packaging lines
Skills for success include pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, belt conveyors, sealers, scales, mixers, proxes, photoeyes and a basic understanding of PLCs and electrical components.
Technicians must be able to communicate effectively with plant management team, as well as contractors.
Problem solving skills are a must. Prints, manuals, co-workers and OEM technical support are all ways to figure out the answer.
Welding and fabricating skills are a useful bonus
Organizational skills are a must. Clean up after each task and return tools to designated area.
Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by management

Preferred, but not required:

Basic welding, layout and fabrication skills
Experience with V-belt and Chain drive
Machine troubleshooting and repair skills
Experience with 480 volt - 3 phase motor circuits
Hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge a plus
Knowledge of HVAC systems, and/or electrical background

On-the-Job Training Requirements:

Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
Participate in company planned operations training
Equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written)
Experience in Industrial Manufacturing and/or similar military environment (preferred)
Detailed oriented and self-motivated
Strong safety aptitude
Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing and verbal communication)
Motivated with a passion to learn

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 (Peanut - known allergen), corn, cotton, canola seed, chemicals and 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 pre-employment background check

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 04/14/25