Controls Technician

General Mills, Inc; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Controls Technician to join their Joplin facility. This role involves supporting and enhancing electrical and controls systems, ensuring the production of high-quality foods. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, you will utilize advanced technology and collaborate with skilled operators. The company values safety and employee growth, offering a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous hiring bonus. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

15 days vacation annually

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Hiring bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in controls programming and industrial controls technology.
• Experience with AB PLC platforms and robotic controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support, create, and improve electrical and controls systems in manufacturing.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Controls Programming

Industrial Controls Technology

PLC Experience

Electrical Safety

Robotics

Networking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Wonderware ArchestrA

PLC

HMI

Ethernet

DeviceNet

Job description

General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totino's pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too.

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives, and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We seek people who want to bring their best—bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.

Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is the place to grow a career:

Controls Technician - Joplin, MO

As part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting, creating, integrating, troubleshooting, and improving the electrical and controls systems within the manufacturing facility.

Shift hours:

• 8-hour shift
• 2nd shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Saturday through Wednesday work schedule with Thursday and Friday off)
• Currently hiring for 2nd shift
• Two days off per scheduled work week
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency events
• Plant operates 24/7

Pay:

• $2000 Hiring Bonus! (paid after 90 days and 6 months of successful employment)
• Up to $37.00 per hour depending on skills and experience
• $33.42 per hour base plus shift differential of $.45 per hour for 2nd shift

Benefits:

• 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off, 401(k) match, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life), and more

About our Location:

Our Joplin site processes a million pounds of flour daily to produce foods loved nationwide. We promote internally and value safety, communication, teamwork, and employee recognition, fostering a positive team environment with many holiday events.

Our Products:

Frozen dough—biscuits, breads, pizza crust, and refrigerated pie crust

What your day will look like:

• Creating high-quality foods consumed daily across the country
• Using advanced technology in a leading industry facility
• Collaborating with experienced operators eager to pass down knowledge and learn
• Challenging yourself to do the job right, gaining skills for future opportunities
  • Supporting, creating, programming, troubleshooting, and improving processing and packaging controls systems (Wonderware ArchestrA, Motion Control, PLC, HMI, etc.)
  • Reading and updating electrical/control schematics
  • Maintaining and calibrating equipment like transmitters, vision systems, checkweighers, metal detectors
  • Configuring industrial networks (Ethernet, DeviceNet, RIO, DH+)
  • Providing technical support for troubleshooting and modifications
  • Performing preventative and corrective maintenance
  • Participating in Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Training new employees

What you have to offer:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of experience in controls programming and industrial controls technology
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Experience with AB PLC platforms, servo control, robotic controls
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, VFDs, robotics, power distribution, networking, electrical safety
• B&R and Beckhoff controls experience a plus
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform physical tasks including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting
• Work at heights using ladders, lifts, platforms
• Wear protective gear (safety shoes, glasses, masks, etc.)
• Adhere to grooming standards for food safety
• Work in various environmental conditions (hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet)
• Work around high-speed machinery and allergens