General Mills
Pilot Plant Maintenance Electrician – 2nd Shift – Golden Valley
General Mills, Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States
Job Description
As an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician at the JFB Technical Center, you will be a critical technical expert responsible for the reliability and performance of our food processing equipment. Working in a dynamic R&D environment, you will provide essential electrical, controls, and instrumentation support. Your role is key to ensuring the highest standards of human safety, food safety, and equipment uptime. This position involves a mix of preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, and direct troubleshooting support for new product tests and production runs. You will collaborate closely with a diverse team of operators, engineers, and R&D personnel in a fast‑paced setting.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, repair, and continuously improve electrical systems for process equipment across our pilot plant and lab spaces.
Diagnose and repair advanced motor control circuits, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and servo motor controls.
Troubleshoot, program, and maintain Allen‑Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and repairs to ensure total equipment health.
Instrumentation & Calibration
Troubleshoot and calibrate a wide variety of process control instrumentation, including sensors and transmitters for pressure, flow, temperature, humidity, torque, current, and voltage.
Safety & Compliance
Champion a culture of safety by performing daily risk assessments, conducting equipment safety audits, and actively promoting a safe work environment.
Ensure all work complies with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
Collaboration & Communication
Partner effectively with operators, managers, engineers, and R&D personnel to support project goals and timelines.
Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to team members at all levels.
Required Qualifications
A two-year trade school certificate in an accredited electrical program OR a minimum of two years of related industrial electrical experience.
Proven experience installing and maintaining process electrical components.
Strong understanding of electrical safety standards, including NFPA 70E and NEC.
Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to use root cause analysis to solve recurring problems.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a high‑activity environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 55 pounds.
Flexibility to work occasional overtime during the week and on weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
State of Minnesota Journey Worker or Maintenance Electrician License.
Basic knowledge and hands‑on experience with mechanical drive components, fasteners, and lubrication.
Salary Range The salary range for this position is $50,400.00 – $69,400.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee’s pay at any point in their career to reflect their experience, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well‑being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.
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Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, repair, and continuously improve electrical systems for process equipment across our pilot plant and lab spaces.
Diagnose and repair advanced motor control circuits, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and servo motor controls.
Troubleshoot, program, and maintain Allen‑Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and repairs to ensure total equipment health.
Instrumentation & Calibration
Troubleshoot and calibrate a wide variety of process control instrumentation, including sensors and transmitters for pressure, flow, temperature, humidity, torque, current, and voltage.
Safety & Compliance
Champion a culture of safety by performing daily risk assessments, conducting equipment safety audits, and actively promoting a safe work environment.
Ensure all work complies with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
Collaboration & Communication
Partner effectively with operators, managers, engineers, and R&D personnel to support project goals and timelines.
Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to team members at all levels.
Required Qualifications
A two-year trade school certificate in an accredited electrical program OR a minimum of two years of related industrial electrical experience.
Proven experience installing and maintaining process electrical components.
Strong understanding of electrical safety standards, including NFPA 70E and NEC.
Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to use root cause analysis to solve recurring problems.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a high‑activity environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 55 pounds.
Flexibility to work occasional overtime during the week and on weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
State of Minnesota Journey Worker or Maintenance Electrician License.
Basic knowledge and hands‑on experience with mechanical drive components, fasteners, and lubrication.
Salary Range The salary range for this position is $50,400.00 – $69,400.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee’s pay at any point in their career to reflect their experience, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well‑being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.
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