Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift - Mendota, IL

Illinois Ag; Mendota (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits from day 1

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Pension plan

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in Mendota, IL seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with call‑in coverage).

You will support the wheat flour mill by maintaining mechanical systems to ensure safe, efficient production and quality. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing equipment, performing preventative maintenance, reading blueprints and manuals, completing work orders in the CMMS, and managing parts inventory with proper LOTO and GMP

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or certificate in industrial maintenance preferred.
• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, installs and maintains mechanical systems and equipment throughout the facility.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Completes work orders and documentation in the CMMS, prioritizing urgent tasks and minimizing rework.
• Maintains inventory of maintenance parts and equipment using a computerized system.
• Follows lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO) and GMP practices for safety.
• Adheres to safety regulations and fosters a safety-first culture.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree or Certificate in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Windows OS

Industrial controls

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Blueprint reading

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift - Mendota, IL#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Maintenance/Repair**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift - Mendota, IL| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Job Description****Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift - Mendota, IL**Shift: Monday - Friday, 7AM - 3:30PM with call-in coverage, as needed.ADM is a part of the production of 30% of the food supply globally, on average you touch at least 7 items per day made with ADM ingredients. Everyone who works here is a big part of feeding the world. Learn more about ADM here: https://www.adm.com/.* Weekly Pay* Benefits Start Day 1* Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Personal Day (Vacation & Sick Time Effective Day 1)* 9 Company Paid Holidays* 401k with up to 5% Company Match* Cash Balance Plan (Pension)* Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Insurance* Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account* Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plan* Company Paid Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouse, & Children* Parental Leave Program* Employee Stock Purchase Plan* Tuition Assistance Program* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Company provided work boots, uniforms, and other PPE (personal protective equipment)**Position Summary:**The Maintenance Mechanic supports maintenance reliability with a strong focus on mechanical maintenance at a wheat flour mill. This role helps ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of equipment at facility needed to support the plant's safety, production, quality, and environmental objectives.**Responsibilities:*** Troubleshoots, repairs, installs and maintains mechanical systems and equipment throughout the facility.* Performs preventative and corrective maintenance to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.* Diagnoses equipment failures and responds to production downtime quickly and effectively to minimize disruption.* Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to support maintenance and repair activities.* Completes work orders and respective documentation accurately and on time in computerized management system, prioritizing the completion of urgent work orders and ensuring low amounts of rework.* Maintains proper inventory of maintenance parts and equipment using computerized inventory management system.* Follows and understands ESLP (Equipment Specific Lockout Procedure) to ensure safe and successful Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) of process equipment.* Executes daily Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure and maintain cleanliness throughout the plant and department.* Adheres to all safety regulations and partners with team members and plant leadership to foster a culture of safety for all individuals.* Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.**Requirements:*** Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy.* Willing to take on initiate and assist with driving results.* Possess high degree of punctuality, work ethic, and reliability.* Able to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving.* Able to communicate effectively with department operators and leadership.* Possesses strong attention to detail and high levels of quality of work.* Willingness to improve technical skills through on-the-job and external training.**Preferred Skills:*** Understanding of mechanical equipment, including industrial electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronic principles.* Proficiency in Windows Computer Operating System and related software.* Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.* Ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.**Education & Experience:*** High School Diploma/GED, required.* Must be 18 years of age or older.* Associate's degree or Certificate in Industrial Maintenance Technology or related program, preferred.* 2-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or related roles, preferred.* Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.* Ability to understand & effectively communication in English (verbal & written).* Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing, & verbal communication).**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:*** Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, 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 with open view grating from multiple elevations or in confined spaces* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead* Ability to traverse two (2) miles or more during the course of a workday* Ambient conditions - Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Working in in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside on a regular basis.* Atmosphere: May come in contact with dust, wheat, chemicals, or odor* Must be able to work around vibrating equipment and noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and will require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift* Employees are required to wear all company provided Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., hard-hats, safety glasses, earplugs, uniforms, and steel-toed boots) in addition to job specific PPE requirements (i.e., fall protection equipment and respirators)ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.REF:114236BR**#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 welcome everyone to apply. 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 lawTo apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 10/24/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Decatur, Illinois | Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Decatur, Illinois || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Taylorville, Illinois | |2 people are interested in this job.