Company: Archer Daniels Midland Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 03/30/2026 Job Categories:
Government and Policy, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Legal, Manufacturing and Production
Job Description
Maintenance Mechanic - Cedar Rapids, IA Maintenance Mechanic - Cedar Rapids, IA $1500 Sign-On Bonus! Starting pay: $30.20 + shift differential Shift(s) Available: 2nd shift The shift schedules includes 8 hours on a 7 day rotational or swing schedule. Ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed. 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 here: https://www.adm.com/
Why Join?
Health Benefits (active at 90 days of employment)
One deduction for health, dental, eye from paycheck weekly
Employee Only insurance is a requirement of the CBA Contract
401k and Employee Stock Options
Short-term Disability TeamCare
Life Insurance
Vacation
Sick Time
Personal Days (24 Hours)
Pay day is every Friday
Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician position will assist the Maintenance Superintendent with maintenance, troubleshooting, PM’s, repair and replacement of plant equipment and systems to ensure maximum plant equipment reliability. The position will have experience in mechanics, piping, welding and hydraulics. All maintenance department employees will assist in the development and implementation of plant safety programs and policies.
Job Responsibilities:
Carry out department and company safety policies and procedures at all times
Perform safe troubleshooting, installation, routine maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment (pumps, motors, fans, gearboxes, etc.)
Responsible for awareness and implementation of all local, state and federal regulations as they apply
Responsible for repair of mechanical piping within the plant
Demonstrate basic welding principles
Demonstrate basic machine repair and rebuilding
Responsible for reading and understanding mechanical and piping prints
Have a basic understanding of electrical to assist in equipment troubleshooting and lockout/tagout
Maintain facilities in clean, organized and efficient operating manner
Participate in plant projects when needed
Assist process operators when necessary
Assist Maintenance Superintendent with control of parts inventory
Basic computer skills
Be able to work in and promote a positive team working environment
Be able to work at heights greater than 150’ and in harsh outdoor environments
Have ability to perform job duties outside of normal working hours when asked
Must be able to climb and balance oneself on a ladder, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl into tight places as required
Job Requirements:
Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial mechanical environment
Associates degree in mechanically related field and maintenance operations experience in industrial and continuous process flow maintenance can be substituted for employment time with ADM
On-the-Job Training Requirements:
Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
Participate in company planned operations training
Equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.
Minimum Requirements
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)
Experience in Manufacturing 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 and Working Conditions
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 with open view grating from multiple elevations or in confined spaces
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead
Ability to traverse two (2) miles or more during the course of a workday
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, chemicals and odor
Must be able to work around vibrating equipment and noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and will require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift
Employees are required to wear all company provided Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements (i.e., fall protection equipment and respirators)
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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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
industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a
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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