Controls Electrician Tech — Food Plant Automation Pro

General Mills, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, life insurance

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Mills Buffalo Plant is seeking a Controls Electrician Tech for our flour mill. Starting pay ranges from $37.87 to $43.75 per hour, with additional shift differentials of $0.34/hour (2nd shift) and $0.41/hour (3rd shift).

The role supports manufacturing with a rotating 8-hour schedule across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. Responsibilities include maintaining and improving Wonderware and PLC-based control systems, reading schematics and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience with repair and troubleshooting.
• Must be recognized as a Controls Technician by General Mills Buffalo Standards.
• Electrical knowledge with 480V wiring and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with AB PLC platforms, servo control systems, and robotic controls.
• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Support, integrate, troubleshoot and improve processing/packaging controls systems including Wonderware and PLC.
• Read and update electrical and control schematics and P&ID diagrams.
• Provide technical support and skills for troubleshooting equipment and control modifications.
• Design and layout circuits, install fixtures, wiring conduits, motors, and electrical components.
• Perform preventive electrical maintenance and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist other plant areas as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wonderware

AB PLC

HMI/PanelView

Servo systems

Robotic controls

Job description

General Mills Buffalo Plant is seeking a Controls Electrician Tech for our flour mill. Starting pay ranges from $37.87 to $43.75 per hour, with additional shift differentials of $0.34/hour (2nd shift) and $0.41/hour (3rd shift).

The role supports manufacturing with a rotating 8-hour schedule across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. Responsibilities include maintaining and improving Wonderware and PLC-based control systems, reading schematics and