• Execute daily maintenance plans and lead the maintenance team in completing preventive, corrective, and emergency work orders.
• Act as the first point of contact for mechanical issues, ensuring timely troubleshooting and escalating major concerns to plant leadership.
• Provide clear direction to hourly trades staff, adjusting assignments based on skills, workload, and shifting production priorities.
• Step in alongside the team to assist with hands-on repairs, especially during equipment failures, high-demand periods (e.g., harvest), or complex tasks.
• Oversee maintenance of grain-specific systems, including bucket elevators, grain legs, conveyors, dryers, spouting, pit conveyors, and aeration fans.
• Lead and document daily safety toolbox talks, and ensure that all tasks meet ADM safety standards and regulatory compliance (LOTO, confined space, fall protection, etc.).
• Coordinate effective shift handoffs, ensuring accurate communication of open work orders, equipment status, and team needs across crews.
• Monitor team performance and work quality, ensuring alignment with maintenance KPIs (e.g., downtime response, completion rates, inspection follow-through).
• Collaborate with operations, plant management, and other departments to coordinate shutdowns, project work, and operational planning.
• Participate in planning and execution of capital improvements, large repairs, utility upgrades, and long-term reliability projects.
• Ensure proper documentation of all maintenance activity using CMMS and other tracking systems.
• Work with Plant Superintendent and Plant Manager to ensure transparency, planning alignment, and accurate communication of maintenance priorities.
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of hourly trades team.
• Perform duties in areas where exposure to grease, grain dust, and other industrial residues is common and expected.

• MIG, Stick, and TIG welders
• Oxy-acetylene torches, plasma cutters, grinders
• Multimeters and diagnostic tools
• Forklifts, scissor lifts, chain hoists
• Maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Hand and power tools, rigging, lifting, and alignment equipment

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial, agricultural, or grain-handling environment
• 2-3 years in a lead, supervisory, or team leadership role
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Comfortable working at heights up to 120 feet, in confined spaces, and in environments with grease, dust, and industrial residue
• Experience enforcing safety protocols and conducting Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Strong organizational and communication skills-both verbal and written
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and maintenance documentation systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency call-ins

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training, trade certification, or degree in a related field preferred
• Welding and fabrication certifications
• Familiarity with grain elevator systems and agricultural material flow
• Working knowledge of GMP and food/feed safety standards

• Competitive hourly pay with a wide range based on skills and experience
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• Long-term job security with advancement potential in a global, mission-driven company
• Strong safety culture and collaborative team environment
• Industry leader in innovation, sustainability, and global food supply

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