Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift - Pilot Plant - JFB - Golden Valley

Job Duties

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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Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift - Pilot Plant

This position is responsible for providing mechanical maintenance support for food processing equipment at the General Mills James Ford Bell (JFB) Technical Center. This person works effectively and collaboratively across many teams to ensure human safety, food safety, and equipment reliability expectations are met. Work will consist mainly of corrective and preventative maintenance while providing mechanical troubleshooting support for R&D tests and production runs.

Shift Hours are Monday - Friday from 2pm - 10pm with occassional overtime.

Salary is based on a 37.5-hour work week

Hours worked between 37.5-40 per week are paid at the regular hourly rate (straight time)

Hours worked over 40 per week are paid at 1.5x (time and a half)

This role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, based on individual performance and company results

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Benefits that begin on Day 1

15 days of vacation (increases after 5 years)

2-3 personal days per year, plus company holidays (personal days are based on company holiday calendar)

Paid sick time

401(k) with company match and annual contribution

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Vacation, personal days, and sick time are prorated based on start date

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Troubleshooting and Repair: Quickly troubleshoot, maintain, and repair food processing equipment (feeders, pumps, conveyors, cookers, extruders, ovens, sealers, packaging, and lab equipment).

Mechanical Systems: Maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyance equipment.

Preventative Maintenance: Perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance procedures.

Safety Compliance: Comply with all OSHA required safety training and practices. Perform daily safety risk assessments and equipment safety audits.

Improvement: Identify and execute equipment modifications and improvements for safety, reliability, and innovation.

Communication: Collaborate and communicate effectively with all levels of team members, including operators, engineers, and R&D personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED AND either:

A two-year trade school certificate in an accredited mechanical or machining program, OR

A minimum of two years of related work experience in industrial maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing.

Experience in industrial maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing

Must be able to lift and manipulate 55 pounds

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting process mechanical equipment

Experience in maintaining and installing power transmission components

Knowledge of lubricant properties and experience in maintaining lubricated components

Must have in-depth knowledge of fastening methods and procedures

Skills in using ultrasound, vibration analysis, oil analysis, and laser alignment tools are desired

Ability to handle and adjust to multiple priorities in high activity production environments.

Strong communication skills with peers and with customers

Must be able to work in a flexible team environment that requires continuous development of new skills.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $50400.00 - $69400.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55416

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

37487

Job Benefits

Not specified