Night-Shift Maintenance Mechanic — 12-Hour Rotating

General Mills, Inc.; Belvidere, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Company holidays

401(k) match

Health insurance

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Belvidere, IL is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, troubleshoot with a multimeter, and support continuous improvement in a food manufacturing setting. The role requires a minimum of 3 years in industrial maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, with lifting up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and motor/gearbox understanding.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot with multimeter and specialized tools.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in equipment modifications, installations, and upgrades.
• Maintain safe work practices in a food manufacturing environment.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Multimeter use

Tools proficiency

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Multimeter

Specialized tools

Job description

General Mills, Inc. in Belvidere, IL is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, troubleshoot with a multimeter, and support continuous improvement in a food manufacturing setting. The role requires a minimum of 3 years in industrial maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, with lifting up to 50 lbs