Position Summary

The MR Technician will execute maintenance, repair, and reliability activities on all plant equipment and facilities, ensuring maximum asset availability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency. This position plays a critical role in supporting feed milling operations by reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, and upholding ADM safety and GMP standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support on maintenance-related queries.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve equipment failures to minimize downtime.
• Assist the M&R Lead and Continuous Improvement Engineer with all maintenance and reliability activities.
• Support the Continuous Improvement Engineer  with projects from planning through execution.
• Carry out repairs, preventative and predictive maintenance on all Master Mix equipment and facilities.
• Execute work following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other safe work procedures.
• Collaborate with production staff to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in storeroom and spare parts management, including identification of critical spares.
• Participate in 5S, RCM and TPM initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Utilize CMMS and other systems to record and analyze maintenance information.
• Ensure compliance with ADM policies, procedures, safety standards, and GMP requirements.

Required Competencies

• Specialized knowledge of electrical systems (12KV, 440V, 110V, 24V).
• Basic knowledge of PLC controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret process, electrical, mechanical, and structural drawings.
• Basic knowledge of heavy equipment mechanical/electrical systems (e.g., trucks).
• Familiarity with industry specifications, OSHA regulations, and machine shop practices.
• Understanding of industrial motor controls and facilities maintenance.
• Proficiency in computer applications and maintenance systems.
• Working on heights, confined spaces and lifting competency.

Skills

• Job/work scheduling and prioritization.
• Ability to prioritize work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Decision-making and presentation skills.
• Basic construction craft supervision.
• Discipline in safety, compliance and documentation
• Team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

 Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

 Option 1:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a commercial/industrial environment.

Option 2:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a commercial/industrial animal feed manufacturing environment.

Option 3:

• Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) from a recognized institution with 3 years commercial/industrial experience.

Work Environment

• Industrial feed milling facility with exposure to noise, dust, vibration, and high temperatures.
• Must be capable of working at heights, in confined spaces, and around rotating machinery.
• Standard schedule with flexibility for overtime, shift work, and call-outs.