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. Within General Mills, 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 General Mills:

• Belvidere IL plant operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Changes in volume and production requirements can result in changes in work schedule and additional overtime. Skilled Maintenance Mechanics must be willing to work any shift including nights and weekends. Wages: $26.00 per hour to start Annual pay increases up to $32.50 per hour $1.00 per hour night shift differential Benefits: Start First Date of Hire! Medical/Dental/Vision 401k with match Paid Vacation and Holidays Paid Sick and Emergency Time And More! Schedules: CREW L – NIGHT SHIFT 6:00PM – 6:00AM: 5 on, 3 off, 2 on, 5 off, 4 on, 2 off, 3 on, 4 off CREW M – NIGHT SHIFT 6:00PM – 6:00AM: 5 on, 3 off, 2 on, 5 off, 4 on, 2 off, 3 on, 4 off Main Responsibilities In this role, you will: 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 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 Repair and maintain building utilities Have the ability to learn and perform minor machining and welding tasks Design and layout circuits, install fixtures, wiring conduits, motors, and other electrical equipment/components Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives in order to increase platform performance Assist with training new employees as needed Attend meetings and trainings as required Perform additional related tasks as assigned 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 Working knowledge of PLCs, HVAC systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems Current Maintenance Experience
• Ability to maintain and repair manufacturing equipment Mechanical, math, troubleshooting and problem-solving and basic computer skills Effective written and oral communication skills Proficiency in basic computer skills Must be able to lift, move, push, pull 50 lbs on a regular basis Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time, including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, 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) Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat/bump cap, hair/beard net and gloves when required Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment Ability to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications: 6 months of experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment preferred, not required Past Maintenance work experience Demonstrated leadership ability COMPANY OVERVIEW