General Maintenance Mechanic - Flour Mill

通用磨坊股份有限公司; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

11 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, life insurance

Job summary

General Mills Buffalo plant is hiring a General Production Associate on 1st shift. The role involves installing, maintaining and repairing milling equipment, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and supporting equipment changes to keep the line running.

Overtime, weekend, nights, and holiday work may be required. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, ability to read schematics, welding skills, basic computer literacy, and good English

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding and fabrication skills required.
• Basic computer skills needed.
• Ability to communicate in English with co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial milling machinery, tools and equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical support and leadership for equipment troubleshooting and modifications.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks and both uptime and downtime preventive maintenance.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to boost platform performance.

Skills

Reading schematics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding and fabrication

Basic computer skills

English communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Shift work ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

WhatWeHave 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 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually (depending on schedule)
• 11 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 (Only hiring for 1st shift at this time)
• 1st shift: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• 2nd shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• 3rd shift: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
• Plantoperates24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As part of our manufacturing team, you will:

• 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 modifications
• Performing welding and fabrication activities
• Performing both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assistother 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
• Mustpossessthe ability to understand and effectively communicate with co‑workers, supervisors, and others in the workplaceregardingwork matters (our business isgenerally conductedin English)
• Ability tolift upto 50lbs
• 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 whileutilizingstairs, 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 (whenrequired)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and foodallergens

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing or production experience
• Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field
• 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.

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