Location: Milwaukee,WI, USA
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 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 another and grow together. Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is the place to grow a career: Controls Technician - Milwaukee, WI: As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production and processing operations, sanitation, and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment. Shift hours: *Currently hiring for 3rd shift*3rd shift: 11 pm - 7 pmAbility and willingness to work overtime, and weekends and holidaysPlant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pay:$42.14 per hour starting. Pay for skill program for higher pay rates up to $45.22 per hour Benefits: 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid holidaysGreat paid time off benefits401(k) matchHealth Insurance- Including medical, dental and lifeAnd much more! About our Location: Our Milwaukee manufacturing site is located in a big city, with big city amenities, but with a lower cost than most. Our site was originally owned by the Gardetto family, who created Gardetto's by using any broken breadsticks leftover in their plant combined with seasonings! If you ask what some of the things that employees value most at Milwaukee, you will hear about our employee appreciation events, family events, and all employee sporting events and watch events. We have the Chex Club that puts on events once a month for employees. At General Mills, we encourage growth for our employees. At our site, you will find that we have a lot of opportunities for job growth.Our Products: Gardettos, Bugels, Chex Mix, Muddy Buddys What your day will look like: Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDEUsing TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facilityWorking with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing itCHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunityApply electrical, electronic theory and mechanical knowledge to build, repair, calibrate, troubleshoot and modify electrical components, circuitry, and controls. The troubleshooting of current systems and the design and implementation of system improvements and project work.Key control systems resource for the shiftExecute controls related work orders generated by operators, mechanics and engineers.Work with the Controls Engineers to develop plans and priorities for plant controls projects and problemsDevelop working knowledge, including specification, design, troubleshooting and programming of:PLC's, HMI's, VFD's, Wonderware, AB PanelView, servos, and sensorsProcess PID loops and instrumentationControls related networks, DeviceNet, ControlNet, servers, InSql, and InCuity.Emergency Stop Systems and ClassificationsAC/DC motors and motor control circuitsPneumatic and Hydraulic systemsInstrument/equipment calibrationComplete necessary training to upgrade skills pertaining to effective maintenance of equipment and systems.Play an active role applying GMI control system design standards. Responsible for proper documentation of work performedPerform training to plant & maintenance personnel.What you have to offer: Associates degree or equivalent plus 3 years of related experience. Licensed industrial electrician preferred and required within 2 years of start date Ability to perform at a Basic Mechanic levelKnowledge of electric theory and perform electrical calculationsProficient in reading electrical drawings, identifying components and wiring.Ability to troubleshoot using electrical instruments and circuit knowledge.Ability to install, wire and maintain relays, photo-eyes, limit switches, proximity switches, solenoid valves, motors, starters, VFD's, PLC I/O modules, analog control devices, safety circuits, etcAbility to install and maintain metal detectors, checkweighers, date coders and case coders Basic skills in using in RSLogix 5000, 500, 5, RSlinx, Mass Autosave, RSNetworx, and RSLinxUse the National Electrical Code, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, supporting codes and General Mills Standards to perform work in a quality manner.Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbsMust be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfacesAbility to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platformsAbility 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 requiredWilling and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environmentAbility to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditionsWilling to work around industrial high-speed moving machineryAbility to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment