Maintenance/Millwright – Corn Plant Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Maintenance/Millwright – Corn Plant Decatur, IL

Company Name:	Archer Daniels Midland
Location:	Decatur, IL United States
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	01/19/2026
Expire Date:	02/18/2026
Job Categories:	Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Insurance, Manufacturing and Production, Military, Quality Control, Medical, Environmental, Energy / Utilities

Job Description

Maintenance/Millwright – Corn Plant Decatur, IL
Maintenance/Millwright – Corn Plant Decatur, IL
This is a full-time, hourly position.

Shift(s) Available: Will train on 1st shift, then based on seniority per department will be moved to backshift either 2nd, 3rd, or swing. Must have ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed. The shift schedule includes an 8-hour, 10-hour or 12-hour shift on a rotational or swing schedule (i.e., seven-day swing and/or rotational).

Learn more about ADM, click the links below:
Working at ADM’s Flagship Corn Plant Facility
https://youtu.be/VeGTVcFFJuo
https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/

Why Join?

Weekly Pay
Benefits Start First Day
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short & Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees,’ Spouse and Children
Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Assistance
Advancement Opportunities
Perks at work (discount program with several companies)

Job Summary:
The Maintenance/Millwright position will provide support of preventative and failure based maintenance as required by the plant’s needs. Installs and maintains machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools and power tools. The position works to accomplish priorities of day-to-day operations and resolve related problems. Assist with reliability troubleshooting as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for installation, repair and maintenance of rotating process equipment including but not limited to pumps, conveyors, dryers within an industrial manufacturing environment.
This position will also include interfacing with computerized preventative and predictive maintenance, inventory management and work order systems.
Read, understand and follow verbal and written instructions and SOP’s.
Job assignments may include instrumentation and electrical, chillers and pump re-builds.

Requirements:

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, and/or a strong mechanical background to include a minimum of 3-5 years of hands on maintenance and/or millwright experience
Technical school training as mechanic or equivalent highly desired
Willing and able to take formal trade school courses as selected by ADM management and take such courses on a continuing basis during the training period
Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy
Experience in manufacturing, production and/or similar military environment (preferred)
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)
High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Preferred Skilled, Not Required:

Basic welding, layout and fabrication skills
Experience with V-belt and Chain drive
Machine troubleshooting and repair skills
Experience with 480 volt – 3 phase motor circuits
Hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge a plus
Knowledge of HVAC systems, and/or electrical background

On-The-Job Training Requirements:

New colleagues will need to undergo on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standards
Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
Participate in company planner operations training
Equipment training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, etc.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to move about or to a work site by ascending/descending stairs, bending, kneeling and 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; may require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights or in confined spaces
Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead
Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators
Ability to walk up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday over uneven ground surfaces, and/or walking over Railroad tracks.

Working Conditions:

Ambient conditions – Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Hot or cold Temperatures, all seasonal elements, both indoors and outdoors
Atmosphere: Dust (Peanut - known allergen), cotton, canola seed, and odor
Must be able to work around noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift
Company provided protective clothing required: Uniforms, hardhats, earplugs, safety glasses, hair restraints, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and safety harness may be required based on task performed; employees are required to wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements. Employees in roles that require respirators will need to be clean shaven.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Company Name:

Archer Daniels Midland

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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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