Shift: M-F 7AM-330PM with occasional weekends and a rotating on call schedule
Position Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on, safety-focused Maintenance Technician to join our team at ADM's flour mill in Cheney, WA. This full-time, hourly role is essential to the day-to-day reliability and safety of our grain operations. The technician performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, welding, and larger-scale mechanical projects. This role offers exposure to advanced equipment, critical safety systems, and long-term stability within ADM's operations team.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on facility systems including motors, conveyors, spouts, and drives.
Diagnose and troubleshoot breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
Carry out equipment-related welding and fabrication-experience with multiple types of welding is preferred.
Support and execute larger projects, including millwright-level work, such as replacing or installing leg belts, bearings, chutes, and drag conveyor systems.
Maintain and repair grain-specific systems such as:
Bucket elevators, drag conveyors, grain legs, and augers
Sifters, roll stands, spouting, and storage bins
Safely use equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, chain hoists, welders, torches, and grinders.
Work in accordance with strict safety protocols, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), confined space entry, fall protection, and grain entrapment prevention.
Perform maintenance work that may involve working at heights up to 120 feet or in tight and confined spaces.
Complete accurate documentation of work performed using maintenance logs and CMMS tools.
Support seasonal equipment transitions and respond to emergency call-ins as needed to minimize downtime.
Perform duties in areas where exposure to grease, grain dust, and other industrial residues is common and expected.
Tools and Equipment You May Use:
MIG, Stick, and TIG welders
Oxy-acetylene torches and plasma cutters
Electric/pneumatic tools, grinders, multimeters
Forklifts, scissor lifts, chain hoists
Belt tracking tools, grain probes, moisture meters
Qualifications & Skills:
Required:
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of industrial equipment.
Experience with different types of welding for structural and fabrication needs.
Ability to read and follow technical manuals, work orders, and safety procedures.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly, climb ladders, and work in dusty, noisy, and physically demanding conditions.
Must be able to perform work at heights up to 120 feet and in confined or enclosed spaces as needed.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins or call-backs.
Willingness to take formal training or trade courses assigned by management.
Preferred:
Prior maintenance experience in grain elevators, agriculture, or industrial settings.
Welding certifications or technical training in welding, millwright work, or industrial maintenance.
Familiarity with preventative maintenance systems and work order tracking software.
Knowledge of material flow systems
Why ADM?
Competitive hourly pay with regular overtime opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off)
Long-term stability in a mission-driven industry
Strong safety culture and team-based environment
Growth opportunities through ADM's robust internal development programs
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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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 welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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Job Post Date: 09/12/26
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