Maintenance Technician - Sabetha, KS
ADM · Sabetha, KS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at ADM (food & beverage) in Sabetha, KS.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 56 other live reliability postings in Kansas.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 67%
- PLC 37%
- Welding 32%
- Root cause 23%
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This plant: ADM in Sabetha
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- Maintenance Manager - Sabetha, KS · Reliability · Manager
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Position Summary
The role of the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the following duties:
- ◆Maintain general preventative maintenance schedules for the production and research areas.
- ◆Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, gas, steam, water and air problems.
- ◆Lead the installation of new plant equipment.
- ◆Install and/or modify electric, air, water, steam and gas supply lines.
- ◆Modify the process flow to improve safety, quality and efficiency issues.
- ◆Maintain the building and surrounding facilities.
- ◆Notify Plant Manager immediately in the event issues arise that may cause production delays.
- ◆Identify and communicate food safety and/or product integrity issues to appropriate personnel.
- ◆Work in the most effective, efficient and safe manner at all times.
- ◆Other
responsibilities
as assigned by management.
Job
Requirements
- ✓Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree in maintenance/related field highly preferred)
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a grain processing plant or related field
- ✓Knowledge of mechanical and electrical blueprints and the capability of operating various mechanical equipment
- ✓Strong attention to detail with the ability to work effectively as a team member
- ✓Exceptional attendance and work ethic
- ✓Exhibit flexibility, reliability and a mutual respect for fellow employees
- ✓Strong safety and math aptitude
- ✓Ability to operate a forklift in a safe manner, stand for long periods of time, and lift up to 50 lbs. above head without difficulty on a routine basis
- ✓Ability to withstand dust and noise
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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