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Job Description
Maintenance Technician - Grain Elevator
Location: Hutchinson, KS
Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay: Starting at $23.50/hour+ (based on experience)
Shift: 4-day, 10-hour schedule, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(Schedule may shift during holiday weeks. For example, if a holiday falls on a Monday, the schedule will adjust to Tuesday through Friday. If a holiday falls midweek, such as on a Wednesday, the schedule may shift to Monday-Tuesday, off Wednesday, then resume Thursday-Friday.)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on, safety-focused Maintenance Technician to join our team at ADM's grain elevator in Hutchinson, KS. This full-time, hourly role is essential to the day-to-day reliability and safety of our grain operations. The technician performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, welding, and larger-scale mechanical projects to ensure the continuous flow of grain through storage, drying, and load-out systems. This role offers exposure to advanced equipment, critical safety systems, and long-term stability within ADM's operations team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on facility systems including motors, conveyors, spouts, and drives.
* Diagnose and troubleshoot breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
* Carry out structural and equipment-related welding and fabrication-experience with multiple types of welding is required.
* Support and execute larger projects, including millwright-level work, such as replacing or installing leg belts, bearings, chutes, and drag conveyor systems.
* Maintain and repair grain-specific systems such as:
* Bucket elevators, drag conveyors, grain legs, and augers
* Aeration fans, grain dryers, spouting, and grain bins
* Safely use equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, chain hoists, welders, torches, and grinders.
* Assist with harvest season preparation and recovery-including peak-load preventative checks and equipment optimization.
* Work in accordance with strict safety protocols, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), confined space entry, fall protection, and grain entrapment prevention.
* Perform maintenance work that may involve working at heights up to 120 feet or in tight and confined spaces.
* Complete accurate documentation of work performed using maintenance logs and CMMS tools.
* Support seasonal equipment transitions and respond to emergency call-ins as needed to minimize downtime.
* Perform duties in areas where exposure to grease, grain dust, and other industrial residues is common and expected.
Tools and Equipment You May Use:
* MIG, Stick, and TIG welders
* Oxy-acetylene torches and plasma cutters
* Electric/pneumatic tools, grinders, multimeters
* Forklifts, scissor lifts, chain hoists
* Belt tracking tools, grain probes, moisture meters
Qualifications & Skills:
Required:
* Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of industrial equipment.
* Experience with different types of welding for structural and fabrication needs.
* Ability to read and follow technical manuals, work orders, and safety procedures.
* Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly, climb ladders, and work in dusty, noisy, and physically demanding conditions.
* Must be able to perform work at heights up to 120 feet and in confined or enclosed spaces as needed.
* Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins or call-backs.
* Willingness to take formal training or trade courses assigned by management.
Preferred:
* Prior maintenance experience in grain elevators, agriculture, or industrial settings.
* Welding certifications or technical training in welding, millwright work, or industrial maintenance.
* Familiarity with preventative maintenance systems and work order tracking software.
* Knowledge of material flow systems and seasonal equipment cycles.
Why ADM?
* Competitive hourly pay with regular overtime opportunities
* Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off)
* Long-term stability in a mission-driven industry
* Strong safety culture and team-based environment
* Growth opportunities through ADM's robust internal development programs
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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