Electrical Controls Technician

Blue Buffalo

Chanhassen, MN

Pay: $40/hr

Shift: Full time

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. 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: Controls Electrician Technician – Chanhassen Plant, MN: Controls Electricians are responsible for supporting, creating, integration, troubleshooting and improving a variety of processing/packaging controls systems including Wonderware, and PLC. Shift hours: 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 Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week Pay: $39.74 per hour to start (Control Tech 1) $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 Benefits: 10 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays Great paid time off benefits 401(k) match Health Insurance - includes medical, dental, and life And much more! About our Location: Our plant stands out with its exceptional location just outside the Twin Cities, offering great access to restaurants and activities. We prioritize employee growth and development, providing ample opportunities for advancement and cross-functional learning. Our culture fosters a sense of belonging and genuine care for both employees and our products. To keep our team engaged, we organize various events throughout the year, including an end-of-year picnic, holiday dinner, family day, and more. We also have several committees that employees can participate in, monthly recognition programs, raffles, and volunteer events. Beyond pay and benefits, we offer a unique culture, wellness programs, and education reimbursement. Fun facts about our plant include being across the street from Prince's house and having over 110 different products. 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! Our Products: Cinnabon cinnamon rolls, biscuits, cookies, corn muffins and more! 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 looking to pass down their knowledge to workers