Maintenance Mechanic

Position Overview

General Mills, Inc., a company known for brands like Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and Nature Valley, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for its Milwaukee, WI facility. In this role, you will help maintain and repair industrial processing and packaging machinery, ensuring operations run smoothly 24/7. If you’re a bold thinker ready to learn and challenge yourself while working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Shift hours available: 2:30PM to 10:30PM (2nd Shift) or 10:30PM to 6:30AM (3rd Shift); overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing high quality foods that are enjoyed nationwide.
• Using technology in an industry-leading facility.
• Collaborating with experienced, high-level operators and teams.
• Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools, and equipment.
• Identifying and troubleshooting mechanical issues and providing technical support and modifications.
• Performing welding, fabrication, and preventive maintenance (both uptime and downtime).
• Repairing/maintaining building utilities including plumbing, water/sewer treatment equipment installations.
• Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing electrical systems and electronic equipment.
• Participating in Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assisting in training new employees and performing other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or equivalent education in a related field.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HVAC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Machinist and/or metal fabrication experience.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Maximo (CMMS).
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and a willingness to learn additional electrical skills.
• Ability to solve procedural problems within well-defined standards.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks such as standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting for extended periods.
• Capability to work at heights using stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms.
• Willingness to wear protective clothing and adhere to grooming requirements in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions including hot, cold, noisy, dusty, and wet settings, and around industrial high-speed machinery.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $38.24 per hour
• 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 coverage
• And much more!