General Mills · 14 hours ago
Controls Technician
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$43.82/hr - $45.22/hr
3+ years expGeneral Mills, Inc. manufactures beloved foods and is seeking a Controls Technician to support production and processing operations. The role involves applying electrical and mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and modify control systems while ensuring high-quality food production.
RetailFood and BeverageManufacturingFood ProcessingSnack FoodWholesale
Responsibilities
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
Apply 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 shift
Execute 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 problems
Develop working knowledge, including specification, design, troubleshooting and programming of:
PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, Wonderware, AB PanelView, servos, and sensors
Process PID loops and instrumentation
Controls related networks, DeviceNet, ControlNet, servers, InSql, and InCuity
Emergency Stop Systems and Classifications
AC/DC motors and motor control circuits
Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems
Instrument/equipment calibration
Complete 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 performed
Perform training to plant & maintenance personnel
Qualification
Required
Associates degree or equivalent plus 3 years of related experience
Ability to perform at a Basic Mechanic level
Knowledge of electric theory and perform electrical calculations
Proficient 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, etc
Ability 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 RSLinx
Use the National Electrical Code, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, supporting codes and General Mills Standards to perform work in a quality manner
Ability and willingness to work overtime, and weekends and holidays
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
Preferred
Licensed industrial electrician preferred and required within 2 years of start date
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!
Company
General Mills
General Mills is a food company that manufactures and markets branded consumer foods.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.7B2024-10-15Post Ipo Debt· $2.7B
1928-11-30IPO
Leadership Team
Asheesh Saksena
Chief Growth Officer
Jacqueline R. Williams Roll
Chief Human Resources Officer
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