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Industrial Utilities Technician

Industrial Utilities Technician

at General Mills

Geneva, IL

Posted: 3-20-2025

Maintenance, Repair, and Installation

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$89,169/year

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About this Career

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Skills

Continuous Improvement Process, Electrical Diagnostics And Repairs, Preventive Maintenance, Food Manufacturing, Ammonia, Operational Efficiency, Development Environment, Process Safety Management, Scheduling, Lifting Ability, Plumbing, English Language, Construction Management, Wastewater, Leadership, Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) Certification, Compressed Air, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Allergens, Absorption Refrigeration, Fire Protection, Equipment Repair, Machinery, Fire Suppression Systems, Hydraulics, Water Distribution, Boilers, Incident Command Systems

Job Description

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. Our Geneva, IL Plant is the newest addition to our North America plant network. To increase capacity and keep pace with the growing consumer demand for the products, General Mills is making a significant investment to expand capacity for our beloved Fruit brands (Gusher and Fruit by the Foot). 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. Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is the place to grow a career: Industrial Utilities Technician - Geneva, IL As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for performing specific preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical repair, and other tasks and techniques to keep refrigeration systems, utility plant machinery and equipment, including electrical, condensate/steam, fire protection, potable/domestic water and sewer in operational conditions to meet production, refrigeration, storage, and shipping needs.
Shift hours:
We prioritize work life balance, health and wellness, and equal access to resources for development opportunities and advancement.
Our Fruit system will have:
12-hour shifts (see Shift Schedule and Shift Rotation below) Day shift: 5:30 am to 6:00 pm Night shift: 5:30 pm to 6:00 am Shift Schedule 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off Shift Rotation (2 week work blocks) 2 weeks on days then 2 weeks on nights Schedule Perks 182 Scheduled Days Off Per Year Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend Shift Schedule/Rotation is subject to change based on business need 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 a week Every 2 Week Work Rotation from Days to
Nights Schedule Example:
Week S unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday T hursday F riday Sat urday 1 Off Days Days Off Off Days Days 2 Days Off Off Days Days Off Off 3 Off Nights Nights Off Off Nights Nights 4
Nights Off Off Nights Nights Off Off Pay:
$37.90 per hour up to $42.56 per hour depending upon skillset and experience
Tech I:
$37.90 per hour
Tech II:
$42.56 per hour
Tech III:
$47.84 per hour (Internal Advancement Opportunity) Rates include $2.00 per hour for rotation shift differential
Benefits:
120 hours of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays 48 hours paid sick and emergency time Great paid time off benefits 401(k) - company match, annual company contribution and more Health Insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and life AND much more! About our
Location:
Our Geneva General Mills facility is located on the western side of the Chicago, Illinois suburbs in Kane County. Geneva is our most recent North America plant network expansion, joining the GMI network in 2024 as they make Betty Crocker desserts and will soon start producing our iconic Gushers and Fruit snacks. Driven by being humble, hungry, and smart, the team is already making an impact and #StandingforGood in their local Chicago suburb community. General Mills encourages growth for our employees. If you want to be part of a team that will learn and grow, develop leadership skills, drive results quickly, work within a safety-first mindset, and expand your technical capabilities, then GMI is a great place to start! What your day will look like: Creating high quality foods that are eaten
EVERYDAY, WORLDWIDE
Using
TECHNOLOGY
in a newly built, industry-leading facility Working with
HIGH-LEVEL
operating teammates in a plant with a learning mindset culture
CHALLENGING
yourself to get the
JOB DONE
RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity Manage, operate and maintain all building, utilities and support equipment including but not limited to ammonia refrigeration system, boilers and steam system, air compressors, fire system and fire suppression systems, building plumbing, building electrical, and HPHW system Perform duties to ensure operational efficiency of plant and building equipment by scheduling routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment as needed Performing daily rounds/checks of ammonia system Providing technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and modification Learning, following, and engaging in Process Safety Management (PSM) Performing both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance Assist maintenance technicians as needed Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why) Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Assist in training new employees What you have to offer: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED Proficient in English 1 year (minimum) experience with boilers and low-pressure steam
AND/OR 1
year (minimum) experience of industrial ammonia refrigeration system Experience with Mechanical Utilities Systems (Compressed Air, Vacuum, Hydraulics) Experience with process water distribution; wastewater handling and treatment Working knowledge of industrial, mechanical and electrical technologies Experience with State and Federal EPA permits/compliance and/or PSM/ARM program compliance Project management experience including construction management Operator (CARO/CIRO) certification preferred Incident command and/or
HAZWOPPER
program experience preferred Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred 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
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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.
Qualifications:
UNAVAILABLE

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Minimum

Maximum

$78,832/yr

$99,507/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED

MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE

1