Job Title: Maintenance Millwright (Glycols) – Decatur, IL
Company Name:
Archer Daniels Midland
Location:
Decatur, IL United States
Position Type:
Full Time
Post Date:
03/30/2026
Expire Date:
04/29/2026
Job Categories:
Construction, Mining and Trades, Manufacturing and Production, Warehousing
Job Description
Maintenance Millwright (Glycols) – Decatur, IL Maintenance Millwright (Glycols) – Decatur, IL This is an hourly, full-time position. Shift: 6:00am-4:00pm, 4 - 10-hour shifts Will rotate each month, for example Mon-Thurs, Tues-Fri, etc..
Job Summary: The Maintenance millwright position will provide plant support to maintain and repair equipment for the facility. The scope of work includes planned, preventative, unplanned, and reactive maintenance. This role reports to the Glycols Maintenance Superintendent. The Glycols plant produces USP & Industrial grades of renewable sourced propylene glycol, glycerin, and co-products utilizing various production processes and operational functions including material handling, reactors, distillation, and other separations
Job Responsibilities: The position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain plant equipment
Perform preventative maintenance activities
Perform planned and corrective maintenance activities
Proficient with field fabrication and construction.
Use and knowledge of hand tools
Use and knowledge of power tools
Implementing maintenance best practices to improve reliability
Use of continuous improvement and performance excellence methodology
Climbing ladders/stairs, work with heights and performing confined space entry
Forklift operation
Situational awareness and safety minded
Following all GMP and HACCP policies
Communication with co-workers and supervisors
Commitment to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero injury culture by being an active participant in safety programs
Understand and follow company safety procedures
Job Requirements: To be considered for an opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Commitment to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
Exhibit regular and prompt attendance
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, and/or a strong mechanical background to include a minimum of 3-5 years of hands on maintenance and/or millwright experience
High School Diploma or GED
Technical school training as mechanic or equivalent preferred
The position requires someone who is willing to learn through on-the-job training and/or outside training
Willing and able to take formal trade school courses as selected by ADM management and take such courses on a continuing basis during the training period
Possess excellent communication skills
Prepared to perform all tasks in safe manner
Read, understand and follow verbal and written instructions and SOP’s
Willing to work unscheduled call-in needs or overtime as needed
Demonstrate initiative to work independently while flexible enough to work in team setting when needed
Exhibit a professional image at all times; maintain a positive and respectful attitude
Preferred, but not required:
Basic welding, layout and fabrication skills
Experience with laser alignment
Machine troubleshooting and repair skills
Experience with maintaining rotating equipment
Hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge a plus
Knowledge and experience of reciprocating compressors a plus
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 55 pounds overhead
Able to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day and 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
Able to operate equipment or diagnose/detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights, at times requiring work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights or in confined spaces
Requires a full range of physical motion 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 use of manlifts.
The scope of the position may require 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
Have the ability to climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, work with heights, work in cold/hot temperatures and a dusty environment and be respirator qualified
Must be capable of being respirator certifiable and be willing to be respirator ready at all times. Maintenance techs must maintain clean shaved face to be able to don a respirator.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
Company Description:
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.
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