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Maintenance/Millwright, East Plant - Decatur, IL

ADM · Decatur, IL

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at ADM (food & beverage) in Decatur, IL. Shift(s) Available: Train on 1st shift 7:30-3:30 for ~60 days then will transfer to a backshift where needed (2nd, 3rd, or swing) with 7-day rotation.

They ask for
4+ years · degree required
Tools it names
FDA / GMP
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Illinois: typical posted base $92k–$107k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 160 maintenance technician openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 168 other live reliability postings in Illinois.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $81k–$107k, from 12 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (4+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 51%
  • PLC 40%
  • Welding 33%

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Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Job Summary

Safely maintain/install production equipment that will ensure our customers the highest quality achievable and help drive continuous improvement efforts at a world class level. Ensures operation of machinery/equipment by completing preventive/predictive maintenance requirements. Rebuild/replace motors, powered transmission, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveying systems, pumps and other production equipment. Works under general supervision, typically supervisor or manager.

Requirements

  • ✓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)

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.
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Maintenance/Millwright - Decatur, IL

East Plant

This is a full-time, hourly position.

Pay Rate: Training Grade 1 starts at $28.25/hour + $1.90 Shift differential.

Shift(s) Available: Train on 1st shift 7:30-3:30 for ~60 days then will transfer to a backshift where needed (2nd, 3rd, or swing) with 7-day rotation. 7 on, 2 off, 7 on, 3 off, repeat. Must have ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice as needed.

Learn more about ADM, click the links below;

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https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/

Why Join?

  • •Weekly Pay
  • •Benefits Start First Day
  • •Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • •On-site 24/7 FREE medical care facility
  • •Health and Wellness Incentives
  • •Membership to ADM Wellness Center (Gym membership)
  • •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)

Key Roles

  • •Ensure that working safe and that co-workers are working safe, and that food quality is always a top priority. Contribute any ideas for improvements.
  • •Maintain safe and clean work environment by adhering to all safety, GMP rules and training.
  • •Preventative/Predictive maintenance duties as needed, ensures that all equipment is in top mechanical/electrical condition and alerts management if any issues are found.
  • •Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation and or using precision testing devices.
  • •Read technical manuals/blueprints to understand equipment and controls.
  • •Repair, rebuild pumps, gear units, air equipment, hydraulic equipment, conveying equipment and other types of equipment as needed.
  • •Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish tasks
  • •Provides mechanical information by answering questions and requests
  • •Maintains mechanical information by filling out Maximo work orders correctly and having the work orders turned in daily to management.
  • •Contribute to team efforts in other areas of the plant
  • •Attention to detail when performing any type of work

Technical Skills

Requires experience in maintenance field and may require 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Strong mechanical skills, working knowledge of manual and automatic tools, level and alignment skills, trouble shooting and the ability to plan procedures for completing a task. Good communication skills, and able to work under time constraints. Must be adaptable, self-starter and dependable.

Job

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, a

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