Maintenance Associate - Great River FAME - Quincy, IL

Shift(s) Available: Day Shift Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at facility assigned while part of the Great River FAME program

Why Join? Weekly PayAdvancement Opportunities upon completion of program  Perks at work (discount program with several vendors)EAP (Employee Assistance Program)Earn & Learn ProgramQualificationsMust be 18 years or olderMust have valid driver's licenseMust have a high school diploma or equivalency by May 2025Must meet John Wood Community College admission placement guidelinesUpon selection into the program, students will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background process as administered per ADM policy/procedures.Job Summary: 
The Great River FAME opportunity is an earn and learn program, where a colleague/student will work 3 days a week and attend John Wood Community College 2 days a week. After successful completion of the program, colleagues/students will be awarded an associate's degree. While working for ADM, colleagues will utilize developed skills to implement the assigned activities of the predictive, preventive, or planned maintenance programs designed to support the power, motor control, process control systems, or pneumatic systems of the plant.

Essential Job Functions:Perform as a team member, or independently, to troubleshoot, diagnose, propose and implement repair solutions for electrical power and control equipment, as well as process control componentsComprehend and implement standard electrical work practices and guidelines including those outlined by organizations such as the National Fire Protection Agency (NEC) and the IEEE to ensure a quality, as well as compliant, productUtilize the functions of the maintenance management system to facilitate job plans and record maintenance activities on plant assetsUnderstands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices.Responsible for utilizing the Performance Excellence process. Assist in the execution of scheduled preventative maintenance activities on electrical and mechanical systems to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.Accurately document all maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and test results, in accordance with company policies.Adhere to and enforce all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.Actively participate in training programs and shadow experienced maintenance personnel to gain hands-on experience in troubleshooting and repair tasks.Contribute to the identification of opportunities for process and equipment improvements, implementing solutions as directedJob Qualifications:
Committed to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero-injury culture; understand and follow company safety proceduresDemonstrated safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and proceduresExcellent communication & organizational skills; able to collaborate with colleagues and management teams to complete assignments in a timely mannerWilling to improve technical skills through on-the-job and/or outside trainingOn-The-Job Training Requirements:New colleagues will be expected to undergo on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standardsComplete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental trainingEquipment training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, etc.Working Conditions:DustChemicals / IrritantsThe scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followedInside areas:Spring / Summer: Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degreesFall / Winter: Temperatures in the facility may be at or below freezingOutside areas:Spring / Summer: Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity; may be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and windFall / Winter: Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below; may be exposed to inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow, and windSome manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shiftPhysical Requirements:Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to thirty (30) pounds on a frequent basis, up to fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basisLifting or carrying of weights over fifty (50) pounds is rare; employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than fifty (50) poundsAbility to traverse up to two (2) miles during a workdayAbility to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently during a workday; may require periods of prolonged sitting or standingAbility to operate equipment or diagnose/detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights; may require work on ladders, scaffolding, or other work at heightsFull range of physical motion is required in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all buildings, and to work at heightsADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

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