Electrical Controls Technician
General Mills · Chanhassen, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at General Mills (food & beverage) in Chanhassen, MN. As part of our manufacturing team, you will.
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live controls postings in Minnesota.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 50%
- Automation 50%
- Robotics 40%
- ✓ Root cause 30%
- ✓ Team leadership 30%
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This plant: General Mills in Chanhassen
1 other open role at this site.
- Department Maintenance Manager - Chanhassen, MN Plant · Reliability · Manager
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Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓Allen Bradley, Wonderware, PLCs, Drives, Motors
- ✓Utilizing electronic work order system to log completed/missed work
- ✓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)
- ✓Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
- ✓Lead new hire onboarding plans
- ✓Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts
- ✓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)
- ✓Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- ✓Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
- ✓Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
- ✓Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
- ✓Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
- ✓Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
- ✓Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
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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
- •General Production Associate
- •Starting Pay: $39.74/hour
- •$1.00 shift differential pay
- •12-hour rotating shifts
Why Join Our Team
Our Chanhassen site manufactures Cinnabon cinnamon rolls, biscuits, cookies, corn muffins, and more. Located just outside the Twin Cities, the plant offers easy access to restaurants and activities while fostering employee growth, advancement, and cross-functional learning. Our caring, inclusive culture includes year-round events, committees, recognition programs, raffles, volunteer opportunities, wellness programs, and education reimbursement. Fun fact: the plant is across the street from Prince’s former home and produces more than 110 products.
What We Have to Offer
- •$39.74/hour starting pay
- •$43.55 per hour after completion of required training (Control Tech 2)
- •$46.24 per hour after completion of required training (Control Tech 3)
- •Shift differential- Night Shift $1.00 per hour when working between the hours of 6pm– 6am
- •Up to 120 hours (10 days) vacation annually (depending on schedule)
- •11 paid company holidays
- •401(k) with company match
- •Medical, dental, life insurance
- •Career growth and cross-training opportunities
Your Work Schedule and Shift Information
- •12-hour shifts - 2 on followed by 2 off, 3 on followed by 2 off, 2 on followed by 3 off
- •6:00 am to 6 pm
- •6:00 pm to 6 am
- •Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
- •Cycle length is 2 weeks
- •Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events
- •OT Rate of 1.5 of payrate after 40 hours
- •Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
- •Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
As part of our manufacturing team, you will
- •Allen Bradley, Wonderware, PLCs, Drives, Motors
- •Utilizing electronic work order system to log completed/missed work
- •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)
- •Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
- •Lead new hire onboarding plans
- •Assist other plant areas as assigned
Eligibility
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
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