Maintenance Mechanic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we have implemented a number of safety precautions at all of our locations to protect our employees. These precautions include, but are not limited to, mandatory face coverings, daily temperature screenings, social distancing requirements and proper hygiene protocols. These safety precautions also include limiting the onsite workforce to production essential workers. In addition, we provide all of our employees with regular COVID-19 updates and education. Due to our automated system and software, please use an active email address when creating your login profile and screen your spam and junk mail, as our emails tend to be placed in those mailboxes. Position Overview: The General Mills Milwaukee Plant manufactures and distributes snacks for the North American Retail and C&F Business segments. The site’s product portfolio includes Chex Mix, Muddy Buddies, Bugles, and Gardetto’s. Located 6 miles south of downtown Milwaukee, the site was built in 1968 and owned by the Gardetto family until it was acquired by General Mills in 1999. Today, the plant employs over 200 employees and is working on our Zero Loss Culture journey. Our manufacturing facilities are committed to achieving zero human and food safety incidents and it is every employee’s responsibility to fully support this vision. The Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of highly skilled maintenance work that requires an in-depth knowledge of various trades, including mechanical, electrical and pneumatics. Basic knowledge of how to operate HVAC systems and troubleshoot and program programmable logic controls (PLCs) is also required. The Maintenance Mechanic is expected to troubleshoot, repair, install, adjust and maintain processing and packaging machinery, devices, moving parts and equipment that operate on electrical, heating, plumbing, refrigeration, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc., principles. The General Mills Milwaukee plant operates 24 hours per day, usually running weekdays and weekends. This Maintenance Mechanic role is for 2nd shift, but individuals must be flexible to changing work schedules that may include working on another shift and during nights and weekends. The starting wage for a Maintenance Mechanic is $31.18-34.35/hr. Additionally we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and paid vacation. The benefits go into effect on the first day of employment. Main Responsibilities: Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment Inspect equipment, structures, parts or materials to identify breakage, excessive wear, or the cause of errors, problems or defects. Also inspect to determine adjustments or repairs needed. Observe and test in order to diagnose malfunctions in machines. Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators to determine required solution Install, maintain, repair and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment: Read and understand blueprints, schematics, specifications, technical drawings, work orders, processing charts and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery. Install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures, industrial machinery or related heavy equipment Install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices Set, adjust or align mechanical controls, components, machine set-ups, and clearances of mechanical components or parts Position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery. Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs. Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components Fabricate new parts by cutting, welding or soldering metal to repair broken metal parts, bending tubing or conduit, etc. Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs. Maintain welding machines or equipment Install, maintain and repair electronic systems and equipment Calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification. Install or replace electronic equipment, components, systems, power, communication, control, or security equipment or systems. Enter codes and instructions to program and set-up computer-controlled machinery. Basic repair of PLC’s. Adjust measuring or control devices. Install, maintain and repair electrical systems, including conduits, tubing, fixtures or components. Solder connections or components. Repair or replace wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment Repair and maintain building utilities: Assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures. Cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines. Install water or sewer treatment plant equipment perform hydraulic plumbing. Basic control of HVAC equipment Identify and suggest changes to the PM Work Order Program Assist vendors and Engineering in the implementation of new equipment and/or restructuring or retooling projects Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs. Partner with operators to identify problems. Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators. Order supplies, materials, or equipment. Record parts and materials used, and order or requisition new parts and materials as necessary. Record repairs and maintenance performed. Perform safety inspections Advise changes needed in maintenance schedule to Team Leader Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older Must have the ongoing right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship High School Diploma or GED 5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance or equivalent education in a related field Proficiency in basic computer skills Must be able to lift 50 lbs as required by the position 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 Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends 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 Working knowledge of PLCs, HVAC systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment Willing to work around industrial high speed moving machinery Preferred Qualifications: Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field Continuing education in maintenance/technical skills Computer Maintenance Management System experience Demonstrated leadership ability Machinist and/or metal fabrication experience COMPANY OVERVIEW 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.