Electrical Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Electrical Technician
• Up to $43.30 per hour
  • $37.88 - $38.99 per hour to start
  • Shift differential - 3rd shift $1.00 per hour
  • Shift differential - 2nd shift $0.50 per hour

Why Join Our Team

 Located in beautiful Middle Tennessee, the Murfreesboro manufacturing site is comprised of over 1000 dedicated employees serving the Morning Foods and Meals & Baking Operating Units for General Mills. We operate in a dynamic business environment in a site that values safety, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness, and respect. We pride ourselves in serving the world by making food people love!

What We Have to Offer

• 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn 12 additional Paid Days Off
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance- Including medical, vision, dental and life
• And much more! 

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

Currently Hiring 2nd and 3rd shift

8-hour shifts

• 2nd: 2:50pm to 11:20pm
• 3rd: 10:50pm – 7:20am
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency events
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As part of our manufacturing team, you will:

• Adhering to plant safety measures including LOTO and total energy isolation in a clean, Climate controlled, and stress-free work environment
• Reading and updating electrical and control schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Providing technical support/skills for equipment troubleshooting and controls/equipment modifications
• Performing uptime and downtime, preventative electrical maintenance
• Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why, Breakdown Elimination)
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a high school education or GED
• Tech school diploma and 2 years of experience in related field or equivalent experience in a related field preferred (familiarity with Rockwell and Allen Bradley components)
• Electrical/ Controls experience may include plant power distribution, plant equipment controls and plant electrical support
• Licensed Journeyman preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English).
• Must be able to lift up-to 50lbs
• 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
• Need to be able to work in a tobacco free environment
• Good understanding of electrical safety (low & high voltage), including arc flash training
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, and occasionally update them
• Must posses’ advance knowledge of PLC’s, SLC’s, Logix 5000, as well as accompanying hardware components
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair issues with drives, sensors, measuring devices, and motor

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)​

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

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