Maintenance Student Training Program

General Mills, Inc.; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA invites you to join its Maintenance Student Training Program. This 12-week paid internship offers hands-on experience in a high-speed food manufacturing facility, working with seasoned maintenance professionals.

The schedule is 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, starting January 12, 2027, with potential for additional project work based on performance. Applicants are enrolled in Industrial Maintenance Technology and must meet safety and tool-use

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in the second year of an Industrial Maintenance Technology degree program.
• Training in the safe use of shop tools and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial machinery and equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Provide technical support during equipment troubleshooting and modifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance and participate in root cause analyses.
• Support continuous improvement and use maintenance systems.
• Work with team to learn safe, effective maintenance practices.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Teamwork

Safety Consciousness

Basic Computer Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Second year Industrial Maintenance Technology degree program

Job description

**POSITION OVERVIEW** * Maintenance Student Training Program* $21.00 per hour* 12 Week Program* Starts January 12th, 2027, and ends April 6th, 2027* 20 hours per week (Monday through Friday)**Why Join Our Team** As a Maintenance Student Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience and develop technical skills in an industry leading food manufacturing facility. You will work alongside experienced maintenance professionals and operators who are committed to sharing their knowledge and helping you grow. The Cedar Rapids plant offers numerous growth and promotion opportunities, often promoting from within for salaried positions. The plant provides competitive pay and benefits, making it one of the highest-rated employers in the area. The plant organizes holiday dinners, family days, bring your child to work day, a summer bash with families and community involvement, and a quarter-century club celebration for employees with 25 or more years of service. Fun facts include Ashton Kutcher's previous employment at the plant and his father's 35-year tenure in the fruit department. The plant is also the sole domestic producer of Betty Crocker frosting. **What We Have to Offer** * This position is not benefit eligible **Your Work Schedule and Shift Information** * 12 Week Program* Starts January 12th, 2027, and ends April 6th, 2027* 20 hours per week (Monday through Friday)* Flexible, consistent, planned work schedule.* After 6-8 weeks in program, ability to add up 20 hours for remainder of program to be used for project work; weekend or downtime work.* Additional hours based upon performance and business needs. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES** Under the direction of an experienced mechanic, you will: * Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery, tools, and equipment.* Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues.* Provide technical support during equipment troubleshooting and equipment modifications.* Understand, initiate, and participate in root cause analyses.* Perform preventive maintenance during both uptime and downtime.* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment and platform performance.* Use technology and maintenance systems in a high-speed manufacturing environment.* Work with experienced team members to learn safe, effective, and reliable maintenance practices.* Attend required meetings and training sessions.* Perform additional duties as assigned. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** * High school diploma or GED* Current enrollment in the second year of an Industrial Maintenance Technology degree program* Training in the safe use of shop tools and equipment* Effective written and verbal communication skills* Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office* Willingness to learn, ask questions, work safely, and contribute to a team environment.* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs* Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces* Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms* Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required* Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment* Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions* Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery* Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment