Electrician Job at General Mills in Saint Charles

Overview

General Mills, Inc. manufactures beloved foods such as Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totino's pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018. We exist to make food the world loves and strive to be a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives, and reimagine possibilities every day. We look for bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.

Night Shift Electrician Technician - St. Charles, MO

What you will do

As part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation, and participation in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment. An electrician installs and maintains electrical systems including equipment, components, and controls, diagnosing and troubleshooting to ensure safe and proper operation.

Shift hours

• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Must be able to work up to 48 hours a week Sunday - Saturday
• Currently hiring for night shift
• 12 Hour shifts: AM Shift: 6am - 6:30pm; PM Shift: 6pm - 6:30am
• You will be assigned to a crew that works in a rotating on-off pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off
• You will work 4 consecutive weeks of 48 work hours and then four consecutive weeks of 36 work hours, and then repeat
• Pay averages out to 42 work hours or 44 regular pay hours a week over the 8-week work cycle
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Pay

• $32.96 to $38.93 per hour based on skillset and experience
• $2,500 Signing Bonus: $1,250 paid at 90 days and $1,250 when completing 6 months of employment

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
• And much more!

About our Location

Our St. Charles manufacturing site is located just 30 minutes from St. Louis. It is a newer facility with opportunities for growth, while being part of a stable company. The site emphasizes a culture of building and growing, with on-site events like barbeques, food trucks, holiday meals, and more.

Our Products

Pizza Crust

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 willing to pass down knowledge and be paid to learn
• Challenging yourself to get the job done right and gain skills for your next opportunity

• Responsibility for safe operation of plant controls system
• Troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment and control systems

• Install, maintain, modify and repair all electrical distribution systems and associated equipment
• Remain in compliance with current National Electric Code
• Inspect and test components of electrical systems, including wiring, MCCs, breaker panels, transformers, transfer switches and other switch gear
• Possess solid industrial electrical/controls skills including experience with electrical control panels, Allen Bradley drives, RS & ControlLogix, PLCs, and HMI programming/maintenance
• Experience with low and 120/240/480-volt systems and Arc Flash Hazard environments; knowledge of Electrical Safety practices (equipment and PPE required)
• Specify components, complete work orders and record material used on jobs
• Run computer and data/communication cables, test for adequate operation
• Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams and manuals to complete projects and troubleshoot
• Survey electrical systems, circuits, and plans
• Other tasks as assigned (may include assisting with mechanical installation, maintenance, production)
• Assist in training new employees

What you have to offer

• Minimum of a high school education or GED
• Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving complex problems
• Knowledge and skills for electrical installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment and related control systems
• Mechanical aptitude to understand machine operation

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting
• Ability to climb and work at heights using stairs, ladders, lifts, or platforms
• Protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, hair/beard net and gloves when required
• Willing to adhere to grooming requirements for a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet conditions
• Willing to work around high-speed moving machinery
• Ability to work with allergens present in a food environment