Electrician/Mechanic

Are you looking to feel valued at a company?

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

We are looking for team members who come to the table with a shared passion for making food the world loves, to solve problems and shape General Mills for the future. As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems on equipment within our manufacturing facility.

General Mills encourages growth for our employees; if you want to learn new things, attain and prove competency quickly, and apply technology in the manufacturing space; GMI is a great place to start.

Electrician Technician 

What your compensation will look like:

• $ 33.99per hour
• Additional $2 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift 
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401K match
• Health insurance – Including medical, dental and life
• AND much more!

What your day will look like:

• Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
• Using TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility
• Working with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it.
• CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
  • Install, maintain, modify and repair all electrical distribution systems and associated electrical equipment 
  • Remain in compliance with current National Electric Code
  • Inspect and test components of electrical systems, including wiring, MCCs (motor control centers), breaker panels (power distribution panels), transformers, transfer switches and other switch gear
  • Possess solid industrial electrical/controls skills including experience working with electrical control panels, Allen Bradley drives, RS & ControlLogix and similar equipment (programming & troubleshooting), PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), and operator interface or HMI programming/maintenance
  • Have experience working with low and 120/240/480-volt systems as well as experience working within Arc Flash Hazard environments. Knowledge competency for Electrical Safety practices (equipment and PPE is required)
  • Specify components, complete work orders and record material utilized on jobs
  • Run computer and data/communication cables, connect computer jacks and plugs and test for adequate operation
  • Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete assigned projects and troubleshoot equipment and systems
  • Survey electrical systems, circuits, and plans
  • Some mechanical work will be required
  • Other tasks as assigned (may include assisting with mechanical installation and maintenance)

What your schedule will look like:

Schedule: 12-hour shifts 

• • 3rd Shift (6:00pm – 6:00am) 12 Hours: 2, 2, 3 Schedule.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays   

What your growth will look like:

• Be a part of a team that will learn and grow
• Develop leadership skills, that will allow you to focus on new KNOWLEDGE and ability to adopt and implement those ideas
• Ability to operate within a safety culture
• Expanded technical capabilities

What you have to offer:

• Minimum of a high school education or GED 
• Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field 
• Continuing education in maintenance/technical skills 
• Computer Maintenance Management Systems experience
• Demonstrable knowledge and skills for electrical installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment and associated control systems 

Physical requirements: 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
• Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.