Maintenance Technician

General Mills, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time (up to 120 hours)

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, life insurance

On-site employee club and events

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Kansas City is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery.

You will work with tools such as saws, drills, welders, lathe, and piping, while applying basic PLC and electrical troubleshooting. This role requires 3+ years in industrial maintenance, the ability to work rotating shifts, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced food-manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace processing and packaging machinery and equipment.
• Operate tools including saws, drills, welders, lathes, bending/cutting machines, and piping systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical drive, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems: wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, motors, and circuit boards.
• Perform uptime and downtime preventative maintenance.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and train new employees.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC basics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical testing equipment

Welding equipment

Lathes

Piping tools

Job description

**POSITION OVERVIEW** * Maintenance Technician* **Starting Pay: $25.45 per hour*** $0.55/hour additional shift differential pay (2nd & 3rd shift)* Progressive pay increases* 8-hour shift schedule**Why Join Our Team** At our Kansas City manufacturing site, we produce Bisquick and Gold Medal Flour while offering job growth opportunities across most departments. The plant fosters a collaborative, relationship-driven culture, includes an on-site employee club, and celebrates employees with holiday dinners, as well as Christmas & Thanksgiving ham and turkey distributions. Employees also enjoy access to events like Chiefs and Royals games, dinner theaters, plays, and World of Fun, with some tickets provided to each employee.**What We Have to Offer** * **$25.45 per hour starting pay*** Up to $33.78 per hour **depending upon skillset and experience*** **Internal Advancement Pay for Skill increases** up to $35.83 per hour* $0.55/hour additional pay for 2nd shift & 3rd shift* Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually, everyone starts with 10 days* 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 shifts*** 1st shift: 7 am to 3 pm* 2nd shift: 3 pm to 11 pm* 3rd shift: 11 pm to 7 am* Training occurs on 1st shift and then shift rotation after completion of training (rotation will be explained in the interview)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* Using machinery/equipment specifically related to the position including saws/drills, welders, lathes, bending/cutting machines, basic mechanical tools, ultrasonic/vibration analysis equipment, piping, rigging, lifting, and sheet metal* Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical problems of all plant equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems)* Troubleshooting and repairing electrical problems of plant and packaging/processing equipment such as wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, motors and AC/DC motor drivers and circuit boards* 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* Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts* Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance or related industry experience* Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding of PLC operation, electrical motors, gearbox and components along with systems troubleshooting, including use of a multimeter and specialized tools* Experience in repairing and troubleshooting AC/DC electrical systems, reading schematics and using electrical testing equipment* Ability to work independently and as a team with flexibility to quickly shift work priorities* 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* Basic shop equipment (mill, lathe, grinder, presses, etc.) preferred* Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred