Mechanic - Columbus, NE

Mechanic - Columbus, NE

This is a full time hourly position.

We are looking for individuals ready to take on challenges and responsibilities within our Columbus, NE facilities. We will provide you a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience at our two processing facilities (wet milling and dry grind) as well as our Co-generation facility.

• Participates actively in safety and skills training in pursuit of personal improvement
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of production processes, equipment and operations in the interest of diagnosing and repairing equipment malfunctions
• Performs preventive maintenance duties on equipment as required and maintains an competent knowledge of equipment, operations and processes throughout the plant
• Disassembles and diagnoses mechanical failures and performs repairs on production and facilities equipment as required
• Installs new equipment as required, aligns, rebuilds and performs preventative maintenance duties as necessary
• Possess general computer use knowledge
• Maintains manuals of replacement parts, specifications, blueprints of equipment and maintenance requirements to facilitate repairs also maintains such files and records in an orderly manner for future reference
• Develops knowledge of maintenance files, parts and vendors, and accesses information on the department computer as required
• Performs welding or general maintenance duties as required in repairing production equipment
• May provide work direction to less experienced Maintenance Mechanics as required
• Documents time spent, work performed and parts used on projects by completing time records through use of the Maintenance Management System
• Conducts regular inspections of tools, safety and production equipment
• Develops and maintains knowledge of hand and power tools used in the repair and maintenance of plant equipment
• Good attendance record
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as required

• Minimum of 1-3 years of Industrial or commercial mechanical experience and/or two (2) year degree (Required)
• Must successfully complete all ADM Safety Certification requirements
• Basic knowledge of process equipment

• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position including but not limited to: able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/sit/walk for extended periods of time, squat/kneel, climb stairs/ladders, operate vibrating equipment/power tools/assistive transfer devices, able to grip/grasp/pinch and reach overhead, work in a variety of environmental conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc)

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.