Maintenance/Millwright, East Plant – Decatur, IL
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance
Job Overview
Department/Function:
Operations – Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities.
Job Title:
Maintenance/Millwright, East Plant – Decatur, IL.
Location:
East Plant, Decatur, IL.
Employment type:
Full‑time, hourly.
Pay Rate:
Starting at training grade 1 of $27.43/hour plus $1.90 shift differential when applicable.
Shift(s) Available:
Train on 1st 7:30‑3:30 for ~60 days then transfer to a backshift (2nd, 3rd, or swing) with 7‑day rotation. 7 on, 2 off, 7 on, 3 off, repeat. Must have the ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.
Why Join?
- Weekly Pay
- Benefits start First Day
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- On‑site 24/7 FREE medical care facility
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Membership to ADM Wellness Center (Gym membership)
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM 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)
Safely maintain/install production equipment that will ensure our customers the highest quality achievable and help drive continuous improvement efforts at a world‑class level. Ensures operation of machinery/equipment by completing preventive/predictive maintenance requirements. Rebuild/replace motors, powered transmission, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveying systems, pumps and other production equipment. Works under general supervision, typically supervisor or manager.
Key Roles- Ensure that working safe and that co‑workers are working safe, and that food quality is always a top priority. Contribute any ideas for improvements.
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by adhering to all safety, GMP rules and training.
- Preventative/Predictive maintenance duties as needed, ensuring that all equipment is in top mechanical/electrical condition and alerts management if any issues are found.
- Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation or using precision testing devices.
- Read technical manuals/blueprints to understand equipment and controls.
- Repair, rebuild pumps, gear units, air equipment, hydraulic equipment, conveying equipment and other types of equipment as needed.
- Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish tasks.
- Provide mechanical information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintain mechanical information by filling out Maximo work orders correctly and having the work orders turned in daily to management.
- Contribute to team efforts in other areas of the plant.
- Attention to detail when performing any type of work.
Requires experience in maintenance field and may require 2‑4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Strong mechanical skills, working knowledge of manual and automatic tools, level and alignment skills, troubleshooting and the ability to plan procedures for completing a task.
Good communication skills, and able to work under time constraints. Must be adaptable, self‑starter and dependable.
- Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy.
- Experience in manufacturing, production and/or similar military environment (preferred).
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written).
- High School diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- New colleagues will need to undergo on‑the‑job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standards.
- Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training.
- Participate in company planner operations training.
- Equipment…
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