General Maintenance Mechanic – Flour Mill

General Mills Operations, LLC.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Up to 14 vacation days annually

13 paid holidays

Career growth and cross-training

Job summary

General Mills Operations, LLC. is seeking a General Production Associate at the Buffalo plant. The starting pay is $33.88 per hour, with additional increments for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

8-hour shifts run with occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays. The role offers strong benefits and opportunities for career growth, manufacturing leadership, and cross-training. You will help install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot milling equipment, read schematics, perform welding, and support 5S

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or equivalent education.
• Ability to read schematics and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with welding and fabrication and proficiency with basic computer tools.
• Able to work rotating 8-hour shifts and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace milling machinery and tools.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide technical support.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain shop areas per 5S standards and assist other plant areas as needed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Welding

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

English communication

Education

Technical degree in industrial maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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 look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

POSITION OVERVIEW

General Production Associate Starting Pay: $33.88/hour Additional $.34 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift Additional $.41 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift 8-hour shifts

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

The Buffalo plant produces Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Cheerios, Honey Nut Chex, Corn Chex, and Gold Medal Flour. Located on Buffalo’s waterfront, it offers easy access to Canada and major cities like Toronto and New York City, and supports career growth through seniority-based bidding and apprenticeship programs. The plant also builds community through events like a summer barbecue, a family picnic at a local amusement park, and a holiday dinner for all three shifts served by leadership. Employees take pride in the plant’s strong family ties, and notable history includes its former name, Cheeri-Oats, grain transport by boat, and a fire the day before it opened in 1940.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

• $33.88/hour starting pay
• Additional $.34 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift
• Additional $.41 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift
• Up to 14 vacation days annually (prorated based on start date)
• 13 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, life insurance
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

YOUR WORK SCHEDULE AND SHIFT INFORMATION

• 8-hour shift
• 1st shift: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
• Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As part of our manufacturing team, you will (but not limited to):

• Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial milling machinery, work tools and equipment
• Identifying and troubleshooting mechanical issues
• Providing technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modificationsPerforming welding and fabrication activities
• Performing both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Performing corrective maintenance work orders
• Maintaining all maintenance shop, metal shop, and associated areas per 5S standards
• Assist other plant areas as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED 3-5 years ofexperience in industrial maintenance or equivalent education in a related field
• Solid understanding of maintenance shop skills with the ability to read schematics, troubleshoot, and work on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and ability to perform welding and fabrication tasks
• Basic mechanical understanding and blueprint reading
• Outstanding mechanical aptitude with applicable, proven maintenance experience.
• Proven ability to learn, maintain and practice troubleshooting skills, and use test equipment to diagnose root cause.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills
• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts
• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
• Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field
• Continuing education in maintenance/technical skills
• Computer Maintenance Management System experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Welding, lathe, mill, and fabrication experience

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career: New possibilities. Bold thinking. Real heart. Build remarkable brands with remarkable people. At General Mills, we make food the world loves. Across 100+ markets, we come together to create, innovate and grow. Here, you’ll do meaningful work and help to lead the future of food at a company that stands for good.