Maintenance Technician

General Mills, Inc; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay opportunities

Overtime after 8 hours

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Pension

Bonus Incentive Program

Health Insurance

Career growth and cross-training

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. Avon Mill is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on flour and dry mix packaging lines. The role offers 8-hour shifts with on-site work at the Avon facility and start pay of $33.68 per hour, plus a $0.50 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Training on 1st shift is available, with potential transfer to the assigned later shift. The plant operates 24/7 and includes overtime and premium pay opportunities, strong PTO, and health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English in the workplace.
• 1–2 years of industrial maintenance or related experience.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HVAC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment to improve reliability and performance.
• Follow safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.
• Install, maintain, repair, and replace machinery and work tools.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues.
• Manage work orders, parts requisition, and data entry in Maximo.
• Provide technical support and participate in root cause analysis.
• Conduct uptime and downtime preventative maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and contractors.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives and training of new employees.

Skills

PLC controls

HVAC systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo Maintenance Management System

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

• Maintenance Technician
• Starting Pay: $33.68 per hour
• $.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• 8-hour shifts

Why Join Our Team

At our Avon Mill, we produce 50 lb. bags of flour that are distributed to restaurants, cruise ships, hotels, schools, as well as Betty Crocker dry mix pouches. Our plant is unique in that we have two product platforms: flour and dry mixes. The flour we produce is integrated into our Betty Crocker mixes (cookies, brownies, muffins, pizza crust, biscuits). We are a small plant with a great culture where you will get to know the people you work with. Fun facts about Avon are that we produce an average of 1.1 million pounds of flour a day and about 100 million Betty Crocker pouches a year. When making our chocolate chip cookie mix, around 2000 pounds of chocolate is added per hour to the packaging line!

What We Have to Offer

• Pay Rate: $33.68 per hour
• Additional $.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Premium pay opportunities, including overtime after 8 hours (1.5x), Saturday hours (1.5x), and Sunday hours (2x/double time)
• Great paid time off benefits (includes vacation, sick time and holidays)
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension
• Bonus Incentive Program
• Health Insurance (includes medical, dental, vision and life)
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• 8-hour shifts
  • 2nd shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
  • 3rd shift: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am

• Currently hiring for 2nd shift and/or 3rd shift dependent upon business need
• Training will be on 1st shift (7 am to 3 pm) for up to 6 months (possibly sooner, dependent upon training needs) and then transfer to assigned shift
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, holidays, an occasional Saturday and/or Sunday, including 4 hours prior to or over scheduled shift, when business need dictates
• Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As part of our manufacturing team, you will:

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment to improve reliability and operational performance
• Understand and follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment
• Identify/diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues, electrical and/or electronic issues
• Manage work orders, parts requisition, and data entry through understanding and use of Maximo Maintenance Management System
• Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modification
• Understand, initiate, and participate in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
• Perform both uptime and down time preventative maintenance
• Effectively communicate and productively interact with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors, vendors, visitors, etc.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• 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)
• 1 to 2 years (minimum) of experience industrial maintenance or related industry experience
• Working knowledge of PLC's, HVAC systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Ability to work independently and as a team with flexibility to quickly shift work priorities
• 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

• Experience in repairing and troubleshooting AC/DC electrical systems, reading schematics and using electrical testing equipment strongly preferred
• Basic shop equipment (mill, lathe, grinder, presses, etc.) preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

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.