Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Des Moines, IA
$1500 Sign-On Bonus! 
Starting pay: $27+ dependent on skills
Shift(s) Available: 1st and 2nd shift available 

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, click the links below; 
https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/

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. Job duties include 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

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older 
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship 
• Experience in Industrial Maintenance 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 

• 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; scaffolding or elevated heights or in confined spaces 
  • Requires ability to wear appropriate fall protection equipment
  • Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators 
    • Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven. 
• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead 
• Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday 

Working Conditions 

• 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, and odor 
• Must be able to work around noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for mos