Maintenance Technician - Flour Mill - Cheney, WA

VetJobs; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Benefits package (medical, dental, 401

Long-term stability

Strong safety culture

Development programs

Job summary

ADM is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician for its Cheney, WA flour mill. This full-time, hourly role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, welding, and large-scale projects to keep grain operations safe and reliable.

You will work on motors, conveyors, spouts, and gear trains, with exposure to high-access areas up to 120 ft, and must pass safety protocols. Overtime and weekend hours may apply; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of industrial equipment.
• Experience with different types of welding for structural and fabrication needs.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, work orders, and safety procedures.
• Must lift 50 lbs regularly, climb ladders, and work in dusty, noisy conditions.
• Must work at heights up to 120 feet and in confined spaces as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins.
• Willingness to take formal training or courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on facility systems including motors, conveyors, spouts, and drives.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
• Carry out equipment-related welding and fabrication—experience with multiple types of welding is preferred.
• Support and execute larger projects, including millwright-level work, such as replacing or installing leg belts, bearings, chutes, and drag conveyor systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding experience

Reading manuals

Lift 50 lbs

Work at heights

Overtime eligibility

Safety conscious

Education

High School/GED

Tools

MIG welding

Stick welding

TIG welding

Oxy-acetylene torches

Plasma cutters

Forklifts

Multimeters

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Full-Time, Hourly

Pay: $31.26/HR (based on experience)

Shift: M-F 7AM-330PM with occasional weekends and a rotating on call schedule

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on, safety-focused Maintenance Technician to join our team at ADM’s flour mill in Cheney, WA. This full‑time, hourly role is essential to the day‑to‑day reliability and safety of our grain operations. The technician performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, welding, and larger‑scale mechanical projects. This role offers exposure to advanced equipment, critical safety systems, and long‑term stability within ADM’s operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on facility systems including motors, conveyors, spouts, and drives.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
• Carry out equipment-related welding and fabrication—experience with multiple types of welding is preferred.
• Support and execute larger projects, including millwright‑level work, such as replacing or installing leg belts, bearings, chutes, and drag conveyor systems.

Maintain And Repair Grain‑specific Systems Such As

• Bucket elevators, drag conveyors, grain legs, and augers
• Sifters, roll stands, spouting, and storage bins

• Safely use equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, chain hoists, welders, torches, and grinders.
• Work in accordance with strict safety protocols, including Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out (LOTO), confined space entry, fall protection, and grain entrapment prevention.
• Perform maintenance work that may involve working at heights up to 120 feet or in tight and confined spaces.
• Complete accurate documentation of work performed using maintenance logs and CMMS tools.
• Support seasonal equipment transitions and respond to emergency call‑ins as needed to minimize downtime.
• Perform duties in areas where exposure to grease, grain dust, and other industrial residues is common and expected.

Tools And Equipment You May Use

• MIG, Stick, and TIG welders
• Oxy‑acetylene torches and plasma cutters
• Electric/pneumatic tools, grinders, multimeters
• Forklifts, scissor lifts, chain hoists
• Belt tracking tools, grain probes, moisture meters

Auto req ID: 483259BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of industrial equipment.
• Experience with different types of welding for structural and fabrication needs.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, work orders, and safety procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly, climb ladders, and work in dusty, noisy, and physically demanding conditions.
• Must be able to perform work at heights up to 120 feet and in confined or enclosed spaces as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call‑ins or call‑backs.
• Willingness to take formal training or trade courses assigned by management.

Preferred

• Prior maintenance experience in grain elevators, agriculture, or industrial settings.
• Welding certifications or technical training in welding, millwright work, or industrial maintenance.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance systems and work order tracking software.
• Knowledge of material flow systems

Why ADM?

• Competitive hourly pay with regular overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off)
• Long‑term stability in a mission‑driven industry
• Strong safety culture and team‑based environment
• Growth opportunities through ADM’s robust internal development programs

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The Pay For This Position Is Expected To Be 31.26/hr

City: Cheney

State: Washington

Job_Category: Maintenance

Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor: ADM