Maintenance Technician - Blue Buffalo

General Mills, Inc; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Mills, Inc is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for its Richmond facility in Indiana. This role is for the night shift and involves installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery. Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED and at least three years of experience in industrial maintenance. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and providing technical support. The role offers a competitive pay of $36.34 per hour plus additional shift differentials and excellent benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or related fields.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding of PLC operation.
• Experience in repairs and troubleshooting of AC/DC electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial machinery.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Provide technical support for equipment troubleshooting.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Mechanical knowledge

PLC operation understanding

Troubleshooting AC/DC electrical systems

Welding skills (MIG, TIG, arc welding)

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years of industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Multimeter

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Shift Hours

• 12‑hour shifts – 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, schedule
  • Day shift: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Night shift: 7 pm to 7 am
  • Currently hiring for NIGHT SHIFT
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events
• Plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week

Pay

• $36.34 per hour
• Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7 pm and 7 am
• Up to 10 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance – includes medical, dental, vision and life
• Pet Parent Perks – includes pet insurance and pet adoption reimbursement
• And much more!

Location

Our Richmond facility opened in 2018 and produces dry dog and cat food in large and small bags.

Products

Blue Buffalo dry dog and cat food.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools, and equipment
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues
• Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and modifications
• Design and layout circuits, install fixtures, wire conduits, motors, and other electrical equipment/components, including proven ability to use multimeter
• Perform/assist with sheet metal fabrication; perform MIG, TIG, arc welding
• Perform both uptime and down‑time preventive maintenance
• Understand, initiate, and participate in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• 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 strongly preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Ability to work in a tobacco‑free environment