Instrumentation and Electrical Technician - Decatur IL

Job location

Decatur, Illinois · United States

Maintenance, Machinery and Equipment

Job description

Instrumentation and Electrical Technician- Decatur IL
Corn Plant
This is a full-time, hourly position.

Pay Rate: $28.42 - $36.50 based on experience. Likely will start at Training Grade 1 of $28.42/hour with room for advancement.
Shift(s) Available: Ability to work any shift, overtime including weekends, holidays, or 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. 25% of production for ADM is right here in Decatur, IL. We make ingredients like Corn Oil and Soybean Oil which can be found in chips or salad dressing. Everyone who works here is a big part of feeding the world.

Learn more about ADM, click the links below;
Working at ADM’s Flagship Corn Plant Facility
https://youtu.be/VeGTVcFFJuo
https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/

Why Join?

Weekly Pay
Benefits Start First Day
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)

Job Summary:
This position will utilize developed skills to implement the assigned activities of the predictive, preventive, or planned maintenance programs designed to support the power, motor control, process control systems, or pneumatic systems of the plant. The I&E technician is expected to troubleshoot, diagnose, propose, and implement equipment repair activities that may or not be included in the planned work. Technician will communicate job status using a maintenance management software system, through verbal communications, or through other written communications. The I&E tech will follow all plant safety and operating guidelines as well as all standards of electrical safety and maintenance practices.

Essential Job Functions:

Perform as a team member, or independently, to troubleshoot, diagnose, propose and implement repair solutions for electrical power and control equipment, as well as process control components
Comprehend and implement standard electrical work practices and guidelines including those outlined by organizations such as the National Fire Protection Agency (NEC) and the IEEE to ensure a quality, as well as compliant, product
Utilize the functions of the maintenance management system to facilitate job plans and record maintenance activities on plant assets
Understands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices.
Responsible for utilizing the Performance Excellence process.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed in food grade and industrial areas including hazardous locations (Class I & Class II)

Job Qualifications:

Committed to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
Use of HART communicator as require
Basic knowledge of AC/DC circuit theory
Basic knowledge of process sensors/transmitters
Basic knowledge of electrical safety devices (breakers, fuses, etc.)
Demonstrated safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures
2-4 years instrumentation experience and/or equivalent degree or schooling (industrial or commercial setting); able to run conduit, troubleshoot, read blue prints
Excellent communication & organizational skills; able to collaborate with colleagues and management teams to complete assignments in a timely manner
Willing to improve technical skills through on-the-job and/or outside training
Willing to work shift and weekends as needed
Extensive knowledge and experience with our CMMS (Maximo)
Detailed understanding of Food Manufacturing Plant Operation and Maintenance.
Install, replace, repair, calibrate, and/or troubleshoot 4-20ma devices (temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow transmitters, control valves, pH monitors, various types of level transmitters, pneumatic devices, etc.)
Install and wire up PLC racks, power supplies, I/O cards, communication, scale transmitter inputs, etc. and be able to troubleshoot issues with any of these items
Industrial safety experience required, including, but not limited to, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Arc Flash, Level 1,2
Maintain accurate and through knowledge of manuals, publications and files concerning equipment, programs, and production processes, organization and record keeping skills are essential
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)

Working Conditions:

Dust
Chemicals / Irritants
- The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed
Inside areas:
- Spring / Summer: Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees
- Fall / Winter: Temperatures in the facility may be at or below freezing
Outside areas:
- Spring / Summer: Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity; may be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind
- Fall / Winter: Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below; may be exposed to inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow, and wind
Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to thirty (30) pounds on a frequent basis, up to fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis
- Lifting or carrying of weights over fifty (50) pounds is rare; employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than fifty (50) pounds
Ability to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day
Ability to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently during the course of a work day; may require periods of prolonged sitting or standing
Ability to operate equipment or diagnose/detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights; may require work on ladders, scaffolding, or other work at heights
Full range of physical motion is required in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all buildings, and to work at heights

On-The-Job Training Requirements:

New colleagues will need to undergo on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standards
Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training
Participate in company planner operations training
Equipment training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, etc.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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