Maintenance Technician - Hutchinson, KS

Kansas Ag Connection; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ADM's grain elevator in Hutchinson, KS is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and execute welding and fabrication tasks. The role involves working on bucket elevators, drag conveyors, and grain handling equipment, with exposure to high elevations and confined spaces.

The position requires willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts, plus the ability to read

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 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.

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 structural and equipment-related welding and fabrication—experience with multiple types of welding is required.
• 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.
• Aeration fans, grain dryers, spouting, and grain bins maintenance.
• Safely use equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, chain hoists, welders, torches, and grinders.
• Assist with harvest season preparation and recovery, including peak-load preventative checks and equipment optimization.
• Work in accordance with safety protocols, including LOTO, confined spaces, fall protection, and grain entrapment prevention.
• Perform maintenance work that may involve working at heights up to 120 feet or in confined spaces as needed.
• Complete accurate documentation of work performed using maintenance logs and CMMS tools.
• Support seasonal equipment transitions and respond to emergency call-ins to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding (structural)

Reading manuals

Physical endurance

Work at heights

Overtime flexibility

Training willingness

Education

Welding certifications/technical training

Tools

MIG welding

Stick welding

TIG welding

Oxy-acetylene torches

Plasma cutters

Electric tools

Pneumatic tools

Grinders

Multimeters

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Chain hoists

Belt tracking tools

Grain probes

Moisture meters

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Maintenance Technician - Hutchinson, KS#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:$23.50 HOUR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Technician**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 Technician - Hutchinson, KS| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Job Description****Maintenance Technician - Grain Elevator**Location: Hutchinson, KSJob Type: Full-Time, HourlyPay: Starting at $23.50/hour+ (based on experience)Shift: 4-day, 10-hour schedule, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM(Schedule may shift during holiday weeks. For example, if a holiday falls on a Monday, the schedule will adjust to Tuesday through Friday. If a holiday falls midweek, such as on a Wednesday, the schedule may shift to Monday-Tuesday, off Wednesday, then resume Thursday-Friday.)**Position Summary:**We are seeking a hands-on, safety-focused Maintenance Technician to join our team at ADM's grain elevator in Hutchinson, KS. 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 to ensure the continuous flow of grain through storage, drying, and load-out systems. 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 structural and equipment-related welding and fabrication-experience with multiple types of welding is required.* 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+ Aeration fans, grain dryers, spouting, and grain bins* Safely use equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, chain hoists, welders, torches, and grinders.* Assist with harvest season preparation and recovery-including peak-load preventative checks and equipment optimization.* 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**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 and seasonal equipment cycles.* 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 programsADM requires the successful completion of a background check.REF:112193BR**#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. 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