Sheet Metal Worker - Skilled Craft - Clinton, IA

ADM; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits start day one

Uniforms provided

Boot allowance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

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

Perks at work

Job summary

ADM in Clinton, IA is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker for fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of industrial sheet metal products. The role supports maintenance, capital projects, and plant construction with ductwork and related components.

The successful candidate will perform layout, cutting, forming, welding, and installation while interpreting blueprints to ensure quality and safety. Shift availability includes day shift with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).
• Strong safety aptitude and fundamentals (math, reading, writing).
• Experience in an Industrial Manufacturing setting or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate sheet metal components and ductwork per blueprints and specs.
• Weld, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal systems; interpret layouts.
• Perform layout, cutting, forming, welding, fitting, and installation tasks.
• Inspect assemblies for accuracy and quality using measuring tools.

Skills

Power tools experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety orientation

Overtime willingness

Reading blueprints

Tools

JLG

Forklift

Reach lift

Job description

112589BR

Job Description:

Sheet Metal Worker - Skilled Craft - Clinton, IA

Pay Rate: $20.85 – $39.56 per hour. Starting pay is dependent on skills & background

Shift(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 Pay
• Benefits 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 Sheet Metal Worker is responsible for the fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of industrial sheet metal products and systems used throughout a manufacturing facility. This position supports maintenance, capital projects, and plant construction activities through fabrication of ductwork, transitions, chutes, structural components, and other custom sheet metal products.

The successful candidate will perform layout, cutting, forming, welding, fitting, assembly, and installation work while interpreting blueprints and specifications to ensure quality, safety, and efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure, lay out, plasma cut, bend, shape, and fabricate sheet metal components of varying thicknesses.
• Fabricate ductwork, transitions, chutes, hoppers, and other custom sheet metal products for industrial applications.
• TIG weld, MIG weld, solder, bolt, screw, rivet, or bond sheet metal assemblies using appropriate fabrication methods.
• Lay out and mark complex dimensions and reference lines for fabrication and installation activities.
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and finish fabricated components to meet specifications and quality standards.
• Assemble and install ductwork, transitions, chutes, and related sheet metal systems using drawings and blueprints.
• Inspect fabricated assemblies and installations for accuracy and conformance using measuring instruments and layout tools.
• Perform basic rigging activities and signal cranes during installation operations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with newly installed systems and fabricated products.
• Operate fabrication equipment and material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain tools, equipment, materials, and work areas in a clean and safe condition

Key Responsibilities

• Install industrial machinery and plant equipment.
• Perform equipment layout work and establish reference lines for installation activities.
• Measure, cut, lay out, and weld carbon steel and stainless-steel materials to build supports, frames, equipment structures, and related components.
• Assemble and install machinery in accordance with blueprints, specifications, operation manuals, and manufacturer requirements.
• Perform precision alignment of machinery, motors, pumps, drives, and process equipment.
• Fabricate structural steel components including platforms, handrails, supports, and access structures.
• Apply basic principles of structural steel erection and equipment setting.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical equipment failures, installation issues, and process-related equipment problems.
• Assist with dismantling, moving, and reinstalling equipment, conveyors, and machinery.
• Participate in rigging activities and signal cranes during lifting and installation operations.
• Maintain work areas, tools, equipment, and materials in a safe and organized condition.

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.

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:

$20.85 – $39.56 per hour

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

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.