Millwright Mechanic - Golden Valley, MN

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills in Minneapolis seeks a Millwright to interpret engineering drawings and fabricate, install, and maintain food process equipment in a safety‑first environment. You will work with R&D, engineering, and plant personnel to ensure alignment, quality, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires 5+ years of related work, ability to lift 50 pounds, and travel for short installations. Overtime and weekend work may be needed; forklift and hand tools proficiency are essential; GMP and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or high school diploma plus 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient use of hand and power tools; forklift experience desirable.
• Ability to read assembly drawings and basic computer tasks.
• Ability to lift and manipulate 50 pounds and travel for short installations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret process drawings and fabricate, assemble, and install equipment.
• Maintain equipment with safety and sanitary design guidelines.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Plant personnel.
• Crate assemblies for shipment and support worldwide installations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or high school diploma + 5 years relevant experience

Tools

Forklift

Hand and power tools

Rigging equipment

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.

OVERVIEW

A Millwright in the JFB Shop will interpret engineering, fabrication, layout, and elevation drawings to fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain food process or packaging equipment while complying with all human and food regulations, codes, and guidelines. They have broad knowledge of many industrial trade skills such as plumbing, carpentry, welding, rigging, sheet metal forming, manual machining, and plant utility connections. The individual will always lead with safety while driving innovation using a continuous improvement mindset.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead with Safety.
• Interpret process flow diagrams, fabrication, general arrangement, elevation, and layout drawings.
• Precision assembly and alignment of proprietary equipment using power transmission components, fasteners, custom fabricated components and machine guarding.
• Crating of assemblies for shipment worldwide.
• Collaborate with Peers, Managers, R&D, Engineering, Plant personnel, and External suppliers
• Proficient at the use of Forklift, straps, chains, hoists, and /or other rigging devices to install or remove large machinery.
• Proficient use of basic carpentry, welding, sheet-metal, manual machining, alignment, hand power tools, and precision measuring tools.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Sanitary Design and Fabrication guidelines.
• Competent in the selection and use of various materials (metals, plastics, elastomers).
• Strong knowledge in both preventive and condition monitoring maintenance skills.
• Ability to function well in a team environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree or high school diploma + 5 years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in basic computer skills for tasks such as time entry, retrieving work assignments, and reading assembly drawings.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
• You must be able to lift and manipulate 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work Overtime, Weekends, or Flexible Work Schedules as needed.
• Ability to travel globally for short-term installations, service, or start-up support.
• Past Performance demonstrates strong safety behaviors.
• Good computer and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Millwright or maintenance experience.
• Experience in a food processing/industrial environment.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is:

$51,300 - $70,650 Annual

At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

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.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION REQUEST