Palletizing Maintenance Technician

General Mills; Wellston (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great PTO

401(k) match

Health Insurance

On-site Fitness Center

On-site Health Clinic

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a maintenance technician for the 2nd shift in our Ohio facility. You will support equipment troubleshooting, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with experienced teams to keep production lines running smoothly.

Requirements include at least two years in maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, CMMS experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The role offers on-site work and benefits including health, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• At least two years’ experience working in Maintenance.
• Computer Maintenance Management Systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and modifications.
• Perform uptime and downtime preventative maintenance per the master PM schedule.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC voltage and maintain palletizer equipment and conveyors.
• Learn minor machining and welding tasks.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance.
• Order and track parts within budget and report unsafe conditions.
• Assist with training new employees and attend meetings and trainings.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Continuing education in maintenance/technical skills

Tools

Maximo

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWWe 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.PayUp to $28.15 per hourStarting pay $31.05 per hour (Pay is based on a pay-for-skills program and is not based on experience)Additional $0.25 per hour for hours worked on 2nd or 3rd shiftAnnual negotiated increasesPay for Skills Program available to get to maximum payShift Hours8-hour shiftsOpening on 2nd shift2nd shift: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pmAbility and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends and holidaysPlant operation is 24 hours per day, 7 days per weekBenefitsGreat paid time off benefits within the first yearUp to 6% 401(k) matchHealth Insurance – including medical, dental and lifeOn-site Fitness CenterOn-site Health ClinicAnd much more!Key AccountabilitiesCreating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDEUsing TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facilityWorking with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing itCHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunityFollow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environmentProvide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modificationsPerform both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance in adherence to the master PM scheduleMust be able to troubleshoot A.C. and D.C. voltageAbility to maintain and troubleshoot palletizer equipment and conveyorsWilling to work at different height requirementsPerform correction maintenance work ordersAble to learn and perform minor machining and welding tasksParticipate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performanceKnow how or be willing to utilize Maximo work order systemBe able to plan and schedule workloadsMust be self-sufficient and able to work with management to resolve daily issuesMust be able to order and track parts, keeping within budgetReport unsafe conditions to plant safety personnelAssist with training new employees as neededAttend meetings and trainings as requiredPerform additional related tasks as assignedMinimum QualificationsMinimum of a high school diploma or GEDAt least two years’ experience working in MaintenanceContinuing education in maintenance/technical skillsComputer Maintenance Management Systems experienceDemonstrated leadership abilityPhysical requirements:Must be able to lift up to 50 lbsMust be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfacesAbility to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platformsAbility 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 requiredWilling and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environmentAbility to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditionsWilling to work around industrial high-speed moving machineryAbility to work with allergens that might be present in a food environmentELIGIBILITYApplicants 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.Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career: