Maintenance Technician - Hutchinson, KS

Maintenance Technician - Grain Elevator

Location: Hutchinson, KS

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay: 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.

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.

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