Gearbox/Rotating Equipment Repair Tech - Decatur, IL
Company: Archer Daniels Midland Location: Decatur, IL Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 01/26/2026 Job Categories:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Manufacturing and Production
Job Description
Gearbox/Rotating Equipment Repair Tech - Decatur, IL Gearbox/Rotating Equipment Repair Tech - ADM Mechanical, Decatur, IL This is a full-time, hourly, position. Pay Rate: Based on experience, $29.93/hour starting rate Shift: 1st Shift, Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm plus opportunity for overtime until 4:30PM
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 (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)
We have a repair technician position available on day shift at the ADM Mechanical facility, 2290 N Jasper Street in Decatur Illinois. Candidates shall have experience doing disassembly and assembly of industrial rotating equipment. Colleagues will work in a team atmosphere to rebuild equipment as needed. Overtime will be worked as needed. Skill sets for this position includes:
Study blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct repair and assembly
Examine parts for defects such as breakage or excessive wear
Disassemble equipment to remove parts and make repairs
Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning parts
Clean, lubricate or adjust parts.
Repair or maintain the operating conditions of the rotating equipment to OEM specifications
Record repairs and maintenance performed
Record parts or materials used
Accurately documenting failure analysis and repair steps taken
Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections or repairs
Test run equipment after repair and take vibration readings
Other Qualifications:
Able to work safely in a team environment and be quality conscience
Able to use precision measuring tools including but not limited to, Vernier calipers, OD Micrometers, ID Micrometers, Bore Gauges, and dial indicators.
Able to read and interpret blueprints
Job Requirements:
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)
On-The-Job Training Requirements:
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 training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, etc.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to move about or to a work site by ascending/descending stairs, bending, kneeling and 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; may require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights or in confined spaces
Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead
Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators
Ability to walk up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday over uneven ground surfaces, and/or walking over Railroad tracks.
Working Conditions:
Ambient conditions – Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Hot or cold Temperatures, all seasonal elements, both indoors and outdoors
Atmosphere: Dust (Peanut - known allergen), 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 most of the work shift
Company provided protective clothing required: Uniforms, hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and safety harness may be required based on task performed; employees are required to wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements. Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check and medical clearance.
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Contact Information
Company Name:Archer Daniels Midland Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI... Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With
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commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and
tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural
origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us
unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the
idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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