Maintenance A

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Education assistance

LinkedIn Learning access

Paid vacation

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company in Australia seeks a Maintenance A to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul mechanical equipment used in flour milling operations. The role ensures equipment reliability, safety and quality while minimizing downtime.

The Maintenance A will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, install new machinery, and ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP and SQF/BRC.

Qualifications

• Millwright Journeyman Certification (Red Seal preferred).
• Technical diploma or equivalent experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in flour milling, grain processing, food manufacturing, or similar industries is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on milling equipment.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential mechanical failures before breakdowns occur.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.
• Diagnose mechanical issues in flour milling equipment and repair components.
• Install new machinery and perform precision alignment of rotating equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO and food safety standards.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Education

Millwright Journeyman Certification

Technical diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Maintenance A

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Superintendent

Position Type: Full-Time/Hourly

About the Position:

The Maintenance A is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling mechanical equipment used in flour milling operations. This role ensures maximum equipment reliability, efficiency, safety, and product quality while minimizing downtime.

Duties and Responsibilities

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on milling equipment.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential mechanical failures before breakdowns occur.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.

Equipment Repair and Troubleshooting

• Diagnose mechanical issues in flour milling equipment.
• Repair and replace bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, conveyors, elevators, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot vibration, alignment, lubrication, and mechanical performance issues.

Installation and Upgrades

• Install new machinery and equipment.
• Perform precision alignment of motors, pumps, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Assist in machinery modifications and plant improvement projects.

Welding and Fabrication

• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication work as required.
• Fabricate guards, platforms, supports, and replacement parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all safety procedures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, and hot work permit requirements.
• Maintain compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, SQF/BRC)
• Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise food safety.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Recommend improvements that increase reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Education and Experience

• Millwright Journeyman Certification (Red Seal preferred).
• Technical diploma or equivalent experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in flour milling, grain processing, food manufacturing, or similar industries is an asset.

Additional Requirements

• Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring Authority.
• While performing the duties of this job, Maintenance Technicians are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving parts and vibration.

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement , and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
• Financial wellness – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation time.
• Education assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

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.