Maintenance Technician – Enderlin, ND
Archer Daniels Midland
Maintenance Technician – Enderlin, NDThis is a non-exempt level position.
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding production equipment to support high-quality production and continuous improvement efforts. This role works under general supervision and performs a variety of maintenance duties involving motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveying systems, pumps, and other production equipment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain, monitor, and adjust production equipment
- Complete preventive and predictive maintenance requirements to ensure machinery is functioning properly
- Replace motors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, conveying systems, pumps, and other production equipment
- Interact regularly with peers and management to support continuous improvement of facility operations
- Promote a teamwork-focused environment
- Communicate with team members and shift employees regarding equipment operation, flow rate changes, processing capabilities, safety concerns, product quality issues, and maintenance issues
- Understand and follow ADM safety, environmental compliance, and food quality requirements
- Support the goal of achieving a zero-injury culture
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance in accordance with company policy
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following all safety procedures
- Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of work areas
- Inspect equipment to ensure it is in proper mechanical and electrical condition
- Alert management of any equipment or maintenance issues
- Locate sources of mechanical problems by observing equipment in operation and using precision testing devices
- Read manuals and blueprints to understand equipment and controls
- Repair and rebuild pumps, gear units, air equipment, hydraulic equipment, conveying equipment, and other equipment as needed
- Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies appropriately
- Provide mechanical information by answering questions and requests
- Complete Maximo work orders accurately and submit them daily to management
- Contribute to team efforts in other areas of the plant
- Maintain attention to detail when performing all work
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Work overtime, weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed
- Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule for seven consecutive days as required
- Ability to work under time constraints
- Strong mechanical skills
- Working knowledge of manual and automatic tools
- Level and alignment skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Ability to plan procedures for completing assigned tasks
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work safely in a production environment
- Ability to follow safety, environmental, food safety, and quality procedures
- Ability to read manuals and blueprints
- Ability to use precision testing devices
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to be adaptable, dependable, and self-motivated
- Ability to work around dust, odor, seasonal temperatures, and noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels
- Ability and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment
- Ability and willingness to wear a respirator when required
- Ability to work at heights using ladders, lifts, or scaffolding
- Ability to work in confined spaces as needed
- Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds frequently, up to 55 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds overhead
- Ability to walk up to two miles during the course of a workday
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience
- Experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the maintenance field
- Experience using judgment to plan and accomplish maintenance goals
- Ability to complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
- Ability to participate in company-planned operations training
- Experience repairing and rebuilding pumps, gear units, air equipment, hydraulic equipment, and conveying equipment
- Experience using Maximo or similar work order systems
- Experience operating or training on equipment such as JLG, forklift, reach lift, or similar equipment
- Experience working in a production, manufacturing, agricultural processing, or industrial environment
- Experience participating in preventive and predictive maintenance programs
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