Electrician

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.

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Electrician Technician - Wellston, OH

As part of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for: following company safety polices and procedures, installing/maintaining and repairing processing and packaging equipment. As well as providing technical support and performing planned maintenance activities.

Shift hours:

12-hour shifts (4 on, 3 off schedule)

• Day shift: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Night shift: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Plant operation is 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
• Please note: Department schedules vary, so we'll discuss your specific work week during the onboarding process. Please be aware that some schedules may include up to six days a week.

Pay:

• $26.85 per hour
• Up to $42.70 per hour (increases are based on successfully passing skill program assessments)

• Additional $0.25 per hour for hours worked on 2^nd and 3rd shifts
• Annual negotiated increases
• Pay for Skills Program available to get to maximum pay

Benefits:

• Vacation and personal days available in the first year
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life
• On-site Fitness Center
• On-site Health Clinic
• And much more!

About our Location:
Our manufacturing facility in Wellston, OH, is the heart of Totino's! It's the only place in the world where Totino's pizza and pizza rolls are made. At our plant, we cultivate a strong culture of support, where employees are always ready to lend a hand to those in need. To show our appreciation, we host regular company events and dinners, along with a week-long employee appreciation celebration every summer.

Our Products:
Totino's Pizza and Totino's Pizza Rolls

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
• Install, maintain, repair, and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools, and equipment, including wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, motors, AC/DC motor drives, and circuit boards
• Conduct preventive maintenance on electrical systems, including motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, sensors, and other control devices
• Perform electrical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of industrial machinery and control systems to quickly resolve equipment issues and reduce downtime
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, singleline diagrams, equipment manuals, and work orders to plan and complete work.
• Safely work on energized and deenergized circuits in accordance with all 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 closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, and other plant teams to plan work, prioritize tasks, and support production needs.
• Accurately document work performed, parts used, and findings in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, and work areas in clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Assists in training new emploees as needed
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned

What you have to offer:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment is required
• Demonstrated experience with industrial electrical systems, including troubleshooting and repair of motors, drives, and control circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Experience with PLC's, VFD's or Instrumentation a plus
• Computer skills: Proficiency in standard computer software is required (e.g., navigating Windowsbased programs, completing basic data entry, using email and maintenance or inventory systems).
• Demostrated leadership ability

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

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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.