General Mills, Inc. Milwaukee , WI 53201
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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:
Facilities Maintenance Technician - Milwaukee, WI:
The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs a variety of skilled maintenance work that requires a good knowledge of various trades, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatics. Basic knowledge of HVAC, Building Automation, Fire Protection, Boilers, Steam Systems, Wastewater Treatment, and Security systems is also required.
The Facilities Maintenance Technician is expected to troubleshoot, repair, install, adjust, and maintain all equipment and systems that are critical to the facility's infrastructure, as well as maintain the grounds, offices, and common areas.
Shift hours: *Currently hiring for 1st shift, but needs to be open to working off-shifts when needed *
1st shift: 7 am to 3pm
Ability and willingness to work overtime, and weekends and holidays
Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Pay:
Benefits:
15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid holidays
Great paid time off benefits
401(k) match
Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life
And much more!
About our Location:
Our Milwaukee manufacturing cite 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, NATIONWIDE
Using TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility
Working with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it
CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
Ownership of the Wastewater Treatment Room, including tracking of the testing results, chemical inventory, and overall performance.
HVAC basic PMs and first response for trouble calls. Coordinate with HVAC contractor for reactive maintenance service calls.
Plumbing repairs and replacements on existing systems including Toilets, Faucets, Flush valves, Leak repairs, Water fountains (filter changes), etc.
Drywall repair and painting.
Floor Maintenance such as carpet squares and tile replacements and floor patching.
Overhead Doors, Dock Door, dock lock, dock leveler, and pedestrian door basic repairs. Coordinate with Overhead Door contractor for more in depth service calls.
General Office upkeep including light replacement, ballast replacement, ceiling tiles, cubicle repairs, cabinet repairs, locker repairs, whiteboards, mount TVs, etc.
Lubrication PMs on non-food contact equipment and systems.
Compliance PMs on eye wash stations, fire systems, boilers, and compressors.
Grounds & Roof Maintenance such as keep drains clear, keep emergency exits clear, roof leaks, etc.
Basic electrical repair on existing 120V circuits including outlets, light switches, light fixtures, etc.
Bollard and railing installation and repairs.
On-site liaison for vendors/contractor visits and service calls.
Hot Work, Red Tag, Line Break, & Confined Space permit process knowledge.
Read and understand blueprints, schematics, specifications, technical drawings, work orders, processing charts and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.
Be able to identify and apply LOTO/CoHE properly.
Familiar with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
Identify and suggest changes to the PM Work Order Program
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 utilizing Maximo (CMMS).
Perform safety inspections.
Advise changes needed in maintenance schedule to Team Leader.
What you have to offer:
High school diploma or GED plus 5 years of building/facility maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility.
Ability to solve diverse procedural problems within well-defined standards by selecting from learned responses.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft systems (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and Maximo (CMMS).
Ability to understand and troubleshoot basic electrical circuits. Must display a willingness to learn additional electrical skills.
Physical requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
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
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
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment
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