Skilled Maintenance Mechanic

General Mills; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great paid time off

Health Insurance (medical, vision, +3

401(k) match

13 paid holidays

Job summary

General Mills in Cedar Rapids is hiring a Skilled Maintenance Mechanic. The role offers hourly pay with progression and shift differentials, plus overtime and holiday pay.

The plant emphasizes growth, internal promotions, and competitive benefits. You will maintain and repair processing and packaging equipment, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull for extended periods.
• Willingness to work hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions.
• Able to climb and work at heights with stairs/ladders.
• Follow safety, quality, and grooming standards.
• Wear PPE such as safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, cap, hair net, gloves.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial machinery and equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Perform basic machining and welding tasks.
• Understand circuit layouts and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical components.
• Provide technical support and plant leadership for troubleshooting and modifications.
• Participate in root cause analysis discussions for improvements.
• Engage in uptime and downtime preventive maintenance.
• Assist training of new employees.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Uptime optimization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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

Skilled Maintenance Mechanic $37.15 per hour with annual wage progression up to $39.92 per hour Shift differential Additional $.24 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift Additional $.31 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift Overtime pay Time worked after 40 hours of work in anyone (1) work week is paid at 1.5 times regular hourly rate of pay Time worked on a holiday is paid at 2 times regular hourly rate of pay (if eligible for holiday pay and holiday is worked)

Why Join Our Team

The Cedar Rapids plant offers numerous growth and promotion opportunities, often promoting from within for salaried positions. The plant provides competitive pay and benefits, making it one of the highest-rated employers in the area. The plant organizes holiday dinners, family days, bring your child to work day, a summer bash with families and community involvement, and a quarter-century club celebration for employees with 25 or more years of service. Fun facts include Ashton Kutcher's previous employment at the plant and his father's 35-year tenure in the fruit department. The plant is also the sole domestic producer of Betty Crocker frosting.

What We Have to Offer

• Great paid time off benefits
• 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 13 paid holidays
• 6 paid Sick and Emergency days per year
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance- Including medical, vision, dental and life
• And much more!

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• 8-hour shifts
• 1st shift: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• 2nd shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• 3rd shift: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am
• Shift schedule of 2nd or 3rd shift to be determined during orientation and based on availability and business need
• Overtime pay
• Time worked after 40 hours of work is paid at 1.5 times regular rate of pay
• Time worked on Saturday is paid at 1.5 times regular rate of pay
• Time worked on Sunday is paid at 2 times (double pay) regular rate of pay
• Time worked on a holiday is paid at 3 times regular rate of pay (if eligible for holiday pay and holiday is worked)
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Plant operation is 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment
• Identifying and troubleshooting mechanical issues
• Performing basic machining and welding tasks
• Understanding of circuit layouts; replacing and troubleshooting instrumentation, motors, and other electrical equipment/components
• Providing technical support and plant leadership for troubleshooting equipment and equipment modification
• Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
• Performing both uptime and down time preventative maintenance
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a high school education or GED
• 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 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of manufacturing or production experience
• All employees must go through a forklift certification course and are required to drive a forklift
• Previous lab or food safety/quality department experience
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects while performing everyday tasks is essential

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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