Maintenance Mechanic at Confidential Belvidere, IL

About General Mills General Mills, Inc. is a global food manufacturer known for products such as Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Nature Valley, Totino's, Yoplait, and Blue Buffalo. Our mission is to create food that the world loves while fostering a culture of learning, teamwork, and innovation. Job Title Maintenance Mechanic – Belvidere, IL Schedule & Shift 12‑hour shifts: Day shift 5:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Night shift 5:45 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. Currently hiring for nights. Shift schedule changes available after 6 months. Rotating schedule: 5 on / 3 off / 2 on / 5 off / 4 on / 2 off / 3 on / 4 off. Alternating workweeks: 48‑hour weeks and 36‑hour weeks. Average 42 hours per week; overtime and any shift as needed, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency events. Plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Schedule Perks Regular 2–5 day breaks built into the rotation. Predictable schedule supporting work‑life balance, rest, and personal commitments. Overtime opportunities available. Example rotation pattern provided (actual assigned days may vary). Pay $29.77 per hour + $2.00 per hour night shift differential Benefits 10 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays. 401(k) match. Health insurance: medical, dental, vision, and life. 25‑day paid time off and additional benefits. Responsibilities Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery, tools, and equipment. Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues. Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and modifications. Understand, initiate, and participate in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why). Perform uptime and downtime preventative maintenance. Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance. Assist in training new employees. Collaborate with high‑level operators on experienced teams to pass down knowledge. Qualifications High school education or GED required. Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance or related industry experience. Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding of electrical motors, gearboxes, and components; troubleshooting skills using a multimeter and specialized tools. Manufacturing/Production environment experience preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Perform physical tasks for extended periods: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting. Climb and/or work at heights using stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms. Wear protective clothing and equipment: safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, hair/beard net, gloves as required. Adhere to grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment. Work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet conditions. Work around industrial high‑speed moving machinery. Work with potential allergens present in a food environment. Location & Community Belvidere, Illinois – Our site in Boone County hosts about 650 team members and offers a family‑oriented, teamwork‑focused culture with wellness programs and community events. #J-18808-Ljbffr