Maintenance Technician

General Mills, Inc; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid days off

401(k) match

Health insurance

Job summary

General Mills in Murfreesboro, TN is hiring a Maintenance Technician for a 24/7 operation. Starting pay is $32.61 per hour, with growth to $35.20 per hour based on skill and experience, plus $0.50 for 2nd shift and $1.00 for 3rd shift.

The role involves installing, maintaining and repairing industrial equipment, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Requires ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• 1 year of manufacturing maintenance experience or a related technical degree.
• Working knowledge of PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems preferred.
• Must communicate effectively in English with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery and equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Provide technical support and contribute to equipment modifications.
• Support uptime and downtime preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

PLC

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree in industrial maintenance or engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

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: $32.61 per hour
• Up to $35.20 per hour based on skillset and experience
• Additional $.50 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift.
• Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift.
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week

Why Join Our Team

Locatedin beautiful Middle Tennessee, the Murfreesboro manufacturing site is comprised of over 1000 dedicated employees serving the Morning Foods and Meals & Baking Operating Units for General Mills. We operate in a dynamic business environment in a site that values safety, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness, and respect. We pride ourselves in serving the world by making food people love!

What We Have to Offer

• 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn 12 additional Paid Days Off
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance- Including medical, vision, dental and life
• And much more!

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

Currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts

• 8-hour shifts
• 2nd shift: 2:50 pm to 11:20 pm
• 3rd shift: 10:50 pm to 7:20 am
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a 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
• Identifying and troubleshooting mechanical issues
• Providing technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modifications
• Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
• 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
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing maintenance in industrial maintenance or a technical degree in industrial maintenance or engineering
• Working knowledge of PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing production environment preferred
• 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

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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