Painter- Skilled Craft - Clinton, IA

Iowa Ag; Clinton, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Work boot allowance

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Health and wellness incentives

Paid vacation and holidays

401K/ESOP, pension with ADM matching

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

EAP

Tuition assistance

Advancement opportunities

Employee discount program

Job summary

ADM in Clinton, IA is seeking a Painter - Skilled Craft to maintain coating of industrial equipment and facilities across a manufacturing site. You will perform abrasive blasting, surface preparation, coating application, and asset preservation to extend plant life.

The role offers a starting pay of $20.76–$35.12 per hour for day shifts with possible overtime and weekend work. Comprehensive benefits, weekly pay, and opportunities for advancement are included.

Qualifications

• Promotes ADM safety and core values.
• Strong safety performance expected.
• Experience with power tools in an industrial setting preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to schedule changes.
• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Read and understand English instructions and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment, structures, and processes to identify corrosion, coating failures, and restoration needs.
• Prepare surfaces for painting using blasting, grinding, sanding, cleaning, and chemical prep methods.
• Apply paints, primers, coatings, linings, and protective finishes to equipment and facilities.
• Operate spray equipment, brushes, rollers, and blasting tools.
• Perform surface profile preparation per coating specs and best practices.
• Restore industrial assets with corrosion-resistant coatings and protective systems.
• Read and interpret coating specs and work instructions for correct methods.
• Safely handle and dispose of paints and solvents per safety rules.
• Assemble, disassemble, and maintain painting and blasting equipment.
• Troubleshoot coating or equipment issues to maintain quality.
• Maintain housekeeping and tool organization on site.

Skills

Power tools proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Job DescriptionPainter- Skilled Craft - Clinton, IAPay Rate: $ $20.76 - $35.12 per hour. Starting pay is dependent on skills & backgroundShift(s) Available: Day Shift - Monday thru Thursday, 10 hour days. Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and on occasion different shifts with advance notice 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/

Why Join?

Weekly PayBenefits Start First Day

• Company provided Uniforms
• Work Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees,' Spouse and Children
• Parental leave (paternity/maternity)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Perks at work (discount program with several companies)

The Painter is responsible for the inspection, preparation, restoration, protection, and coating of industrial equipment, structures, piping, tanks, buildings, and process systems throughout a manufacturing facility. This position plays a critical role in corrosion prevention, asset preservation, equipment restoration, and extending the service life of plant infrastructure.The successful candidate will perform abrasive blasting, surface preparation, coating application, equipment restoration, and industrial painting activities while ensuring compliance with safety requirements, coating specifications, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment, structures, buildings, and process systems to identify corrosion, coating failures, deterioration, and restoration needs.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and coating applications using abrasive blasting, grinding, sanding, cleaning, and chemical preparation methods.
• Apply industrial paints, primers, coatings, linings, sealants, and protective finishes to equipment, piping, tanks, floors, structural steel, and facility assets.
• Operate conventional spray equipment, airless spray systems, brushes, rollers, and blasting equipment.
• Perform abrasive blasting and surface profile preparation in accordance with coating specifications and industry best practices.
• Restore and preserve industrial assets by applying corrosion-resistant and protective coating systems.
• Read and interpret coating specifications, work instructions, and technical requirements to ensure proper application methods and material selection.
• Safely handle, mix, store, and dispose of paints, coatings, solvents, thinners, and related materials in accordance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Assemble, disassemble, inspect, clean, and maintain painting and blasting equipment.
• Troubleshoot coating failures, equipment issues, and application problems to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping, tool maintenance, and worksite organization standards.

Job Requirements:

• Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values
• Strong safety performance and values
• Significant experience in the use of power tools
• Assist in the construction, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Previous experience in any of the craft areas (electrical, welding, millwright, etc.) is required.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Flexibility in accepting change
• Reliability in reporting to work; willingness to work overtime as required
• Willingness to participate in training to continue developing skills
• Take ownership and accountability for your actions, striving for continuous improvement in performance and craftsmanship.
• Promote a positive, cooperative atmosphere and work effectively as part of a team.
• Direct industrial experience in a plant environment
• Knowledge of ADM Clinton plant - a strong plus

On-the-Job Training Requirements:

• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
• Participate in company planned operations training
• Equipment training may include but not limited to JLG, forklift, non-DOT truck, reach lift, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing and verbal communication)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong safety aptitude
• Experience in an Industrial Manufacturing setting and/or similar military environment (preferred)
• Detailed oriented and self-motivated
• Motivated with a passion to learn

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 (Peanut - known allergen), corn, cotton, canola seed, chemicals and 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.

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 law