Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift, Food Manufacturing

General Mills; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, life insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

General Mills Geneva plant seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and reactive maintenance on dessert processing and packaging lines. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and support equipment improvements.

Join a safety‑led, growth‑mocused team with opportunities for skill development, shift differential, and benefits. This role demands strong English communication and the ability to work across multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Mechanical knowledge with PLCs, motors and gearboxes.
• Experience reading schematics and using electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied environments.
• Strong English communication in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment.
• Own and manage maintenance tasks and equipment modifications.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues.
• Provide technical support and lead root cause analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and training.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC operation

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Equipment repair

Multimeter use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Diagnostics tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

General Mills Geneva plant seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and reactive maintenance on dessert processing and packaging lines. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and support equipment improvements.

Join a safety‑led, growth‑mocused team with opportunities for skill development, shift differential, and benefits. This role demands strong English communication and the ability to work across multiple shifts.