Maintenance Mechanic

General Mills, Inc.; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, life insurance

On-site fitness center

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Hannibal, MO is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support multiple production lines. You will install, repair and maintain processing and packaging equipment, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and contribute to plant-wide improvements.

This full-time role requires 12-hour rotating shifts, willingness to work overtime, weekends, nights and holidays, and a strong focus on safety and quality in a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance or related education.
• Proven ability to use a multimeter and other electrical components.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HVAC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts.
• English communication in the workplace.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery and equipment.
• Design and layout circuits, install fixtures, wiring conduits, motors, and electrical components.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide technical support.
• Perform uptime and downtime preventive maintenance.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and training of new employees.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

PLCs

HVAC

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Job description

**POSITION OVERVIEW** * Maintenance Mechanic* **Starting Pay: $33.53/hour*** Gradual pay increases **Why Join Our Team**At our Hannibal manufacturing site we produce Progresso soup, Old El Paso hard shells, tortillas, kits, and seasonings, as well as Nature Valley bars. We make enough soup each year to serve every person in the world one bowl. Employees enjoy strong career growth opportunities, with many leaders having advanced from within the plant, and the site’s size creates opportunities to explore different product lines and build new skills. Hannibal also offers an on-site fitness center and coach, an on-site credit union, and a culture employees value for its family-friendly events, including a company picnic and annual softball tournament. **What We Have to Offer** * **$33.53 per hour to start** (Level 1)* $36.95 per hour **after completion of required training (Level 2)*** $38.55 per hour **after completion of required training (Level 3)*** 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** * **12-hour shifts*** 5:00 pm to 5:00 am* 6:00 pm to 6:00 am* 6:30 pm to 6:30 am* 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:*** Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment* Design and layout circuits, installing fixtures, wiring conduits, motors, and other electrical equipment/components, including proven ability to use multimeter* Identifying and troubleshooting mechanical issues* Providing technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modifications* Performing both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance* Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance* Assist in training new employees **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** * High school diploma or GED* 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance or equivalent education in a related field* Proven ability to use multimeter and other electrical equipment/components* Working knowledge of PLCs, HVAC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems* Experience in a manufacturing/production environment* Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems* Ability to work rotating 12-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** * Manufacturing or production experience