Maintenance Technician - $2000 Sign-On Bonus!

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: Skilled Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the preventative and reactive maintenance of processing and packaging equipment within the manufacturing facility. The General Mills-Joplin Plant operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Reasons you will LOVE working here: Our #1 Priority is Human and Food Safety! $2000 Sign-On Bonus! $1000 paid after 60 days of successful employment $1000 paid after 6 months of successful employment Bonus payments are pre-tax Repayment is required if you separate employment within 12 months of hire Shift Information: 3rd shift (11 pm to 7 am) with days off to be determined Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including nights, weekends and for emergency events Wages: $26.11 per hour to start Pay increases up to $27.11 per hour Shift Differential of $.65 per hour for 3rd shift hours Benefits: Most Start First Date of Hire! Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Paid Vacation (up to 120 hours your 1st calendar year!) Paid Sick and Emergency Time Paid Holidays Mental Health and Wellbeing programs 401k with match Annual Incentive Bonus Plan And More! Main Responsibilities In this role, you will: Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Proficient understanding and practice of all CoHE/LOTO, ARC Flash, and PPE policies. Be an active member of the Haz Mat team Understand and apply food system design and comply with A.I.B. guidelines for food safety. Follow all SOP’s/GMP’s. Complete both mechanical and electrical repairs and troubleshooting as required Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment Perform welding and fabrication activities Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modifications Perform both uptime and down time preventative maintenance in adherence to the master PM schedule Perform corrective maintenance work orders Complete assigned work as scheduled. Use Maximo to enter all work with appropriate detail (Parts, Labor, Resources, Description of work). Develop, update, and provide feedback for improvement on standard work processes (Example, OPL’s, Job Plans, JTA’s) Initiate and participate a in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Understand, initiate, and participate in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why) Be an engaged, self-motivated, and active team member. Maintain all maintenance shop, metal shop, and associated areas per 5S standards. Communicate! Everyone involved must be informed. Display a positive attitude towards the company and others. Provide training to employees as needed Attend meetings and trainings as required Perform additional related tasks as assigned Champion Human and Food Safety 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 3-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or equivalent education in a related field Solid understanding of maintenance shop skills with the ability to read schematics, troubleshoot, and work on electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, working knowledge of PLCs and HVAC systems, and ability to perform welding and fabrication tasks. Have understanding of AC and DC electrical theory and have experience in installation and calibration, maintenance and repair, in the following: AC and DC motors and controllers, Work with single and 3-phase, Work with voltage up to 600 volts, VFD’s, Relays and switches, Basic understanding of PLC operations, Electrical components, Systems Troubleshooting, and Blueprint Reading Outstanding electrical and mechanical aptitude with applicable, proven maintenance experience. Proven ability to learn, maintain and practice troubleshooting skills, and use test equipment to diagnose to root cause a must. Proficiency in basic computer skills May be asked to complete the following certifications and must be able to achieve them in a timely manner: Confined Space certification First Responder Training Technicians 24-hour Haz Mat level response certification Must be able to lift, move, push, pull 55 lbs on a regular basis Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time, including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces Willing and able to work any shift schedule, including nights and weekends, daily overtime or overtime outside of your regular scheduled hours as required (more than 40 hours per week) Must be able to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personal lifts, or platforms Willing and able to adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat/bump cap, hair/beard net and gloves when required Work with allergens that might be present in a food environment Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery Ability to work in confined space such as bins, silos, or tanks Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications: Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field Continuing education in maintenance/technical skills Computer Maintenance Management System experience Demonstrated leadership ability 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.