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General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

Electrician Technician

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeWellston, OH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least two years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment is required.
  • Demonstrated experience with industrial electrical systems, including troubleshooting and repairing motors, drives, and control circuits, is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation is required.
  • Proficiency with standard computer software, including Windows-based programs, basic data entry, email, and maintenance or inventory systems, is required.
  • Ability to understand and effectively communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and others about work matters in English is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods is required.
  • Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions is required.
  • Ability to climb or work at heights using stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms is required.
  • Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards is required.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard or bump caps, hair or beard nets, gloves, and face masks when required, is required.
  • Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens is required.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery, tools, and equipment, including wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, motors, AC/DC motor drives, and circuit boards.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems, including motors, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, sensors, and other control devices.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial machinery and control systems to resolve equipment issues and reduce downtime.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, equipment manuals, and work orders to plan and complete work.
  • Safely work on energized and de-energized circuits in accordance with plant safety procedures and applicable electrical codes.
  • Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts to eliminate recurring electrical failures and improve equipment performance.
  • Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, and other plant teams to plan work, prioritize tasks, and support production needs.
  • Document work performed, parts used, and findings in the computerized maintenance management system.
  • Maintain tools, test equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
  • Assist in training new employees as needed.
  • Attend required meetings and training courses.
  • Perform additional related tasks as assigned.
  • Work 12-hour shifts, with ability and willingness to work overtime across days, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency events; some schedules may include up to six days per week.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, or instrumentation is a plus.

About the Company

General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

General Mills is a global food company that manufactures and sells a wide range of packaged foods. Its products include cereals (like Cheerios), baking and ready-to-eat mixes (Betty Crocker, Pillsbury), ice cream (Haagen-Dazs), and pet foods (Blue Buffalo). The company distributes these products through grocery stores and online retailers and supports its brands with targeted advertising. Its food lines reach households, families, and pet owners alike. General Mills differentiates itself through a broad, well-known portfolio, a commitment to quality and sustainability, responsible sourcing, and community involvement, which helps build customer trust. Its goal is to provide tasty, nutritious foods while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
1928

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