What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance B - Buffalo, NY position at Archer Daniels Midland?
Maintenance B - Buffalo, NY
Job Summary
REF:110278BR
Job Summary
- Maintenance B is responsible for assisting with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of facility machinery, equipment, and material handling systems.
- Working under the supervision of experienced maintenance personnel, this position supports mechanical and electrical maintenance activities while developing technical skills through on-the-job training and formal training opportunities.
- The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
- The Maintenance B schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional overtime, weekends, holidays, alternate shifts, and emergency call-in or call-back work as required.
- Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, and material handling systems using hoists, hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment.
- Assist in troubleshooting mechanical failures and electrical system issues to identify and resolve equipment problems.
- Support the repair, rebuilding, maintenance, and alignment of motors, drive systems, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, and related equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections and tasks on facility equipment.
- Read and follow work orders, maintenance procedures, equipment manuals, and safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate equipment issues to supervisors and team members.
- Work collaboratively with operations personnel to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Participate in training programs to develop mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas and tools.
- Perform all work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
- Commitment to working safely and following all safety procedures.
- Experience assisting with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems preferred.
- Understanding of industrial mechanical systems, including motors, conveyors, drive systems, bearings, and power transmission equipment preferred.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices preferred.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to work at heights using ladders, platforms, lifts, and fall protection equipment.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crawl, bend, stoop, climb, and reach for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot, cold, humid, dusty, and noisy environments.
- Ability to work around moving machinery, electrical equipment, vibration, dust, and varying temperatures.
REF:110278BR