Industrial Controls Technician

General Mills · Hannibal, MO

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Level: Technician
Team: Controls
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at General Mills (food & beverage) in Hannibal, MO.

Tools it names: Root cause, PLC, Robotics
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 199 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Automation 55%
✓ PLC 55%
✓ Robotics 32%
✓ Union environment 27%
✓ Root cause 25%
✓ Team leadership 23%

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At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: General Mills in Hannibal

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Qualifications

✓High school diploma or GED
✓2 + years (minimum) experience in Controls Programming and Industrial Controls Technology or equivalent education in a related field/industry
✓Knowledge and practical application with the following technology areas: PLC’s, HMI’s, process instrumentation, machine control systems, VFD’s, servo drives, robotics, power distribution (
✓Ability to work rotating 8-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 preferred

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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

•Industrial Controls Technician
•Starting Pay: $37.50 per hour
•$1/hour additional shift differential pay (2nd shift & 3rd shift)
•8-hour shifts schedule

Why Join Our Team

At our Hannibal manufacturing site we produce Progresso soup, Old El Paso hard shells, tortillas, kits, and seasonings, as well as Nature Valley bars. We make enough soup each year to serve every person in the world one bowl. Employees enjoy strong career growth opportunities, with many leaders having advanced from within the plant, and the site’s size creates opportunities to explore different product lines and build new skills. Hannibal also offers an on-site fitness center and coach, an on-site credit union, and a culture employees value for its family-friendly events, including a company picnic and annual softball tournament.

What We Have to Offer

•$37.50/hour starting pay
•$39.25 per hour after completion of required training (Tech 2)
•$1/hour additional pay for 2nd shift & 3rd shift
•Up to 120 hours (15 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

•8-hour shifts
•2nd Shift: 2 pm to 10:30 pm
•3rd Shift: 10 pm to 6:30 am
•Currently hiring for 2nd and/or 3rd shift (shift is dependent upon business need) 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

•Supporting, creating, integration, troubleshooting and improving a variety of processing/packaging controls systems including Wonderware, ArchestrA Systems, PLC
•Reading and updating electrical and control schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams
•Providing technical support/skills for equipment troubleshooting and controls/equipment modifications
•Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
•Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
•Assist in training new employees
•Assist other plant areas as assigned

Eligibility

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

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