Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

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.

Our Joplin manufacturing site goes through a million pounds of flour daily to help make the food the world loves, including frozen dough for biscuits, breads, pizza crust, and refrigerated pie crust. At our site, we strive to give our employees a great career path by promoting internally and providing opportunities to drive into different departments. We operate in an environment that values safety, employee feedback, communication, teamwork, and employee recognition. What our employees value most about our site is our team environment and culture, as well as our many holiday events!

$30.62 per hour up to $35.53 per hour depending upon skillset and experience

Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift

Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually

11 paid company holidays

Paid time off benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, life insurance

Career growth and cross-training opportunities

8-hour shifts

2nd shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

3rd shift: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am

Currently hiring for 2nd shift and/or 3rd shift dependent upon business need

Two days off per scheduled work week

Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, holidays and emergency events as needed

Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment to improve reliability and operational performance

Understand and follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment

Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment

Identify/diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues, electrical and/or electronic issues

Manage work orders, parts requisition, and data entry through understanding and use of Maximo Maintenance Management System

Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modification

Understand, initiate, and participate in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)

Perform both uptime and down time preventative maintenance

Effectively communicate and productively interact with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors, vendors, visitors, etc.

Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance

Assist in training new employees

High school diploma or GED

Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)

2 years (minimum) maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting with electrical experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including completion of an accredited maintenance or industrial technical program (such as an Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or Technical Manufacturing)

Understanding of PLC operation, industrial electrical components and systems troubleshooting

Must have a solid understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems, ability to diagnose problems, repair or replace components, preventative maintenance and attention to detail

Experience with various tools and technologies, including hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Ability to work independently and as a team with flexibility to quickly shift work priorities

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 such as 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

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

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.