Maintenance Technician - Fruit by the Foot and Gushers

通用磨坊股份有限公司; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Career growth

Job summary

General Mills Geneva facility in Kane County, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Fruit by the Foot and Gushers. The role emphasizes preventative and reactive maintenance of processing and packaging equipment to improve uptime and reliability.

You will work a 12-hour rotational shift and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Starting pay ranges from $37.34 to $41.59 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and a rotation shift differential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance or related experience.
• Mechanical knowledge with PLCs, electrical motors and gearboxes; troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read schematics and use electrical testing equipment; willingness to work with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment.
• Own and manage equipment maintenance, repairs and replacements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/electronic issues; support root cause analysis.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

English communication

Lifting capacity 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC operation understanding

Multimeter usage

Shop tools (lathe/mill/grinder)

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 – Fruit by the Foot and Gushers
• Starting Pay: $37.34 per hour up to $41.59 per hour
• 12-hour rotational shift

Why Join Our Team

Our Geneva facility, located in the western Chicago suburbs in Kane County, joined the General Mills North America plant network in 2024. Here, we proudly produce Betty Crocker desserts, our iconic Gushers and Fruit Snacks. Our team is driven by being humble, hungry and smart and making a positive impact both within the company and in the local community (StandingforGood). General Mills is dedicated to employee growth. If you’re looking for a safety-first environment where you can develop leadership skills, expand technical capabilities, and drive results, then GMI Geneva is an excellent place to build your career.

What We Have to Offer

• $37.34 per hour up to $41.59 per hour depending upon skillset and experience

  • Maintenance Tech II: $37.34 per hour
  • Maintenance Tech III: $41.59 per hour
  • Maintenance Tech IV: $46.72 per hour (Internal Advancement Opportunity)
  • Maintenance Tech IV Level Completion: $51.19 (Internal Advancement Opportunity)
  • Rates include $2.00 per hour for rotation shift differential

• Up to 120 hours of vacation annually

• 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

• We prioritize work life balance, health and wellness, and equal access to resources for development opportunities and advancement.
• Our Fruit System (Fruit by the Foot and Gushers) has:
• 12-hour shifts (see Shift Schedule and Shift Rotation below)
• Day shift: 5:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Night shift: 5:30 pm to 6:00 am
• Shift Schedule
• 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off
• Shift Rotation (2-week work blocks)
• 2 weeks on days then 2 weeks on nights
• Schedule Perks
• 182 Scheduled Days Off Per Year
• Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As part of our manufacturing team, you will:

• Be responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance of processing and packaging equipment and providing technical support to improve and optimize within the manufacturing operations and processes.
• Have Equipment Ownership including installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and/or electronic issues
• Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modification
• Own and manage DMS (Daily Management System) activities inside and outside of shift DDS (Daily Direction Setting)
• Manage work orders, parts requisition, and data entry through understanding and use of Maximo Maintenance Management System
• Understand, initiate, and participate in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
• Perform both uptime and down time preventative maintenance
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Have Skillset and leadership development opportunities with a pay-for skills program to achieve higher pay levels by developing and acquiring new skills from an “Equipment Ownership”, “Process Ownership” and “Leadership” standpoint
• Assist in training new employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a 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)
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance or related industry experience
• Mechanical knowledge and understanding of PLC operation, electrical motors, gearboxes and components along with systems troubleshooting, including use of multimeter and specialized tools
• 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
• Basic computer skills with the ability to use digital tools and systems to complete daily work tasks
• 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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