Facilities Maintenace Technician - Blue Buffalo

General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, and Totino's pizza rolls. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too. 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.

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Facilities Maintenance Technician, Blue Buffalo - Richmond, IN

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing diagnostics and repairs of machines and equipment. This role requires the ability to disassemble, repair, and reassemble machines and equipment with minimal-to-no instructions, routinely performing complex mechanical assignments. You will maintain equipment such as HVAC, wastewater, boilers, chillers, racks, and doors, and will also repair, maintain, replace, install, and test systems for machines and equipment. You will inspect equipment, diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions, and apply your working knowledge and experience to independently improve facilities operations for the Richmond plant.

Shift hours:

• Monday-Friday 7AM -3:30PM
• Must be willing to be on-call at least 1 week out of every 3 for backup coverage
• Ability to adjust schedule as needed to support operations

Pay:

• $36.34 per hour

Benefits:

• Up to 10 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance - includes medical, dental, vision and life
• Pet Parent Perks - includes pet insurance and pet adoption reimbursement
• And much more!

About our Location:

Our Richmond facility opened in 2018 and produces dry dog and cat food in large and small bags. We make over 1.2 million pounds of pet food daily. Our Richmond Buffs are humble, hungry, and smart, and take pride on a unique and highly-engaged cohesive team culture. We foster a positive work culture where we promote our values and our employees are excited to come to work. We have a variety of committees at our plant to engage and connect our employees as a team and with our community. We host events throughout the year, as well as events for employees and their families.


Our Products:

Blue Buffalo dry dog and cat food.

What your day will look like:

• Keeping critical facility systems running so we can make food the world loves-EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
• Using TECHNOLOGY like CMMS systems, schematics, and diagnostic tools in an industry-leading facility
• Working with HIGH-LEVEL maintenance professionals on EXPERIENCED teams who are ready to pass down their knowledge to those WILLING TO LEARN
• CHALLENGING yourself to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and get the JOB DONE RIGHT
• Maintaining and repairing essential systems including HVAC, boilers, chillers, wastewater, compressors, and facility infrastructure
• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to keep operations running smoothly
• Reading and interpreting technical documents, prints, and schematics to support complex repairs
• Supporting installation, fabrication, and welding projects across the facility
• Participating in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase performance and reduce costs
• Assisting in training new employees and contributing to a strong, team-focused environment
• Staying flexible and ready to respond to unexpected issues, including on-call rotation (1 week out of every 3)

What you have to offer:

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, safety documents, schematics, and technical manuals
• Experience in industrial maintenance, facilities, or manufacturing (food manufacturing a plus)
• Hands-on experience with:
• Mechanical systems (alignment, clearances, repairs)
• Electrical systems (basic circuits, troubleshooting, installations)
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Welding experience (MIG, TIG, and/or arc welding)
• Experience using maintenance tools (megger, VOM, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and identify root causes of failures
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Experience with:
• Boilers, air compressors, HVAC, chillers, or wastewater systems (preferred)
• PLC troubleshooting or programming (preferred)
• Ability to use rigging equipment (chains, hoists, slings, etc.) safely
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage repair projects from start to finish
• Willingness to learn and continue developing technical skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Positive attitude with leadership potential; able to help train others

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
• Ability to work at heights (ladders, lifts, platforms)
• Ability to wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, etc.)
• Willing to follow grooming requirements for food manufacturing environments
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, or wet conditions
• Ability to work around high-speed industrial machinery
• Ability to work with food allergens
• Must be able to work in a tobacco-free environment