Controls Technician - Blue Buffalo

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 Technician, Blue Buffalo - Richmond, IN

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting, creating, integration, troubleshooting and improving the controls systems within the manufacturing facility.

Shift hours:

• 12-hour shifts - 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, schedule
  • Day shift: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Night shift: 7 pm to 7 am
  • Currently hiring for NIGHT SHIFT
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events
• Ability and willingness to provide on-call or backup support on a rotating basis
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week

Pay:

• $39.77 per hour
• Shift differential
  • Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7 pm and 7 am

Benefits:

• Up to 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, vision and life
• Pet Parent Perks - includes pet insurance and pet adoption reimbursement
• And much more!

About our Location:

Our Richmond facility opened in 2018 and produces dry dog and cat food in large and small bags. Wemake over 1.2 million pounds of pet food daily. Our Richmond Buffs are humble, hungry, and smart, and take pride on a unique and highly-engaged cohesive team culture. We foster a positive work culture where we promote our values and our employees are excited to come to work. We have a variety of committees at our plant to engage and connect our employees as a team and with our community. We host events throughout the year, as well as events for employees and their families.

Our Products:

Blue Buffalo dry dog and cat food.

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 WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it
• CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
  • Develop and modify PLC programs (Rockwell CompactLogix, Automation Direct DL06 series) and HMI Interfaces (PanelView, PanelView+, Automation Direct C-More). Make significant updates to existing installations and ensure reliable system operation
  • Calibrate and maintain instruments throughout the plant to ensure accuracy and compliance with process requirements
  • Design and update safety, motor, and I/O circuits in alignment with plant and industry standards
  • Perform PID loop tuning to optimize process control performance
  • Troubleshoot, install, configure, and commission VFD drives and related controls systems
  • Troubleshoot and maintain Ethernet/IP infrastructure and industrial networking systems to ensure reliable communication across controls platforms
  • Ensure safe operation and maintenance of electrical and control systems
  • 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

What you have to offer:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• 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)
• 3 + years (minimum) experience in Controls Programming and Industrial Controls Technology or equivalent education in a related field/industry
• Associate's degree in or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, or related field preferred
• Knowledge and practical application with the following technology areas: PLC's, HMI's, process instrumentation, machine control systems, VFD's, power distribution (<600V), control system networking, and electrical safety
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 and general electrical safety practices
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• 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
• Ability to work in a tobacco free environment

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.