Industrial Maintenance A - 1st Shift - Fremont, NE

Job Description

1st Shift Maintenance A – Build Your Future with Us!
Location: Fremont, NE
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 1st Shift | On-Call
Starting Pay: $27.86/hour to start (w/ advancement opportunities)
Perks: Benefits starting Day 1

“Your mechanical skills keep the gears turning, the lines moving, and the plant alive.”
Join ADM, a global leader in nutrition and agriculture, and take pride in powering one of the most critical processing operations in the region—our soybean processing plant in Fremont, NE. As a Maintenance Technician, your mechanical skills and problem-solving mindset will help ensure our operations stay safe, efficient, and productive.
If you’re hands-on, dependable, and ready to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment—this is your chance to join a company that invests in you.

What You’ll Do – Core Responsibilities
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Track inventory items and maintain warehouse.
• Be proactive to find problems before they become an issue
• Suggest new PM’s for equipment
• Reduce downtime by addressing mechanical issues promptly and efficiently.

Equipment Installation & Upgrades

• Install, align, and maintain motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and pumps.
• Suggest and promote new equipment installations
• Work directly with contractors on new installs or major repairs.
• Attend routine planning meetings for new projects.
• Support system upgrades and plant improvements that boost reliability and safety.

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Diagnose mechanical and pneumatic issues using diagnostic tools and hands-on inspection.
• Work with electricians to find and repair electrical issues.
• Attend root cause failure analysis meetins.
• Work with operations staff to troubleshoot process problems
• Pinpoint root causes and implement long-term, reliable solutions.

Fabrication & Welding

• Fabricate replacement parts and structural components using shop tools and welding equipment.
• Weld and cut carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Cut, thread and assemble piping.
• Fabricate conveyor transitions.
• Modify or enhance machinery as needed to support plant operations.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate records in the CMMS (computerized maintenance management system).
• Communicate repair status, safety concerns, and part needs with supervisors and team members.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow ADM’s safety standards, including lockout/tagout, confined space, and PPE protocols.
• Contribute to ADM’s zero-injury safety culture by taking proactive steps to identify and mitigate hazards.

The Tools/Equipment You’ll Use
You may work with and maintain equipment such as:

• Conveyors, grinders, and combo dumpers
• Pumps, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and piping
• Mechanical drives, gearboxes, lubrication systems
• Forklifts, hoists, welding tools, hand and power tools
• Packaging machines, slicers, scales, and VFDs
• PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) — exposure/interest a plus!

What You Bring to the Table
Required Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and prior industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., work at heights or in confined spaces, and operate tools and machinery.
• Availability for overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass background check.

 

Preferred Experience:

• Welding, fabrication, and pneumatic troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of valve types and applications.
• Pump repair and operation.
• Reach and understand blue prints and P&ID
• Familiarity with 3-phase electrical systems.
• 5 years’ experience in an industrial maintenance setting.
• Experience in Agri-processing, food manufacturing, or heavy industry environments.
• Extensive knowledge of bearing installation and maintenance.
• Willingness to complete company-sponsored trade school or technical training.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-  Haro