Mechanic - Columbus, NE
We are looking for individuals ready to take on challenges and responsibilities within our Columbus, NE facilities. We will provide you a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience at our two processing facilities (wet milling and dry grind) as well as our Co-generation facility.
Essential Job Functions
 
· Participates actively in safety and skills training in pursuit of personal improvement
· Maintains a thorough knowledge of production processes, equipment and operations in the interest of diagnosing and repairing equipment malfunctions
· Performs preventive maintenance duties on equipment as required and maintains an competent knowledge of equipment, operations and processes throughout the plant
· Disassembles and diagnoses mechanical failures and performs repairs on production and facilities equipment as required
· Installs new equipment as required, aligns, rebuilds and performs preventative maintenance duties as necessary
· Possess general computer use knowledge
· Maintains manuals of replacement parts, specifications, blueprints of equipment and maintenance requirements to facilitate repairs also maintains such files and records in an orderly manner for future reference
· Develops knowledge of maintenance files, parts and vendors, and accesses information on the department computer as required
· Performs welding or general maintenance duties as required in repairing production equipment
· May provide work direction to less experienced Maintenance Mechanics as required
· Documents time spent, work performed and parts used on projects by completing time records through use of the Maintenance Management System
· Conducts regular inspections of tools, safety and production equipment
· Develops and maintains knowledge of hand and power tools used in the repair and maintenance of plant equipment
· Good attendance record
· May perform reasonably similar or related duties as required
Education/Training
· Minimum of 1-3 years of Industrial or commercial mechanical experience and/or two (2) year degree (Required)
· Must successfully complete all ADM Safety Certification requirements
· Basic knowledge of process equipment
 
Physical Requirements:
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position including but not limited to: able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/sit/walk for extended periods of time, squat/kneel, climb stairs/ladders, operate vibrating equipment/power tools/assistive transfer devices, able to grip/grasp/pinch and reach overhead, work in a variety of environmental conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc)

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status. 

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance. 

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.