CNC Machinist Technician II, Engineering - JFB Shop

General Mills, Inc

Feb 06, 2026
OVERVIEW A CNC Machinist in the James Ford Bell Technical Center Machine Shop will fabricate and assemble food process or packaging equipment, parts, prototypes, extrusion dies, cutters, formers, tooling, or fixtures to specifications required on detailed engineering design drawings. The CNC Machinist will interpret and sometimes create two and three dimensional engineering drawings using computer aided design software such as Solidworks. The CNC machinist will import the design geometry into computer aided manufacturing software such as Mastercam or Insight, then program CNC 3, 4 and 5 axis milling, turning, additive manufacturing, and wire electrical discharge machine tools to fabricate the parts as required. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 6am-2pm. To learn more about JFB and surrounding area click here! KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Basic CNC knowledge of 2 and 3 axis operations. Creates basic Mastercam Programs. Basic introduction to Solidworks CAD. Basic introduction to metals, plastics, elastomers, composites. Begins work on completion of "Shop Core" on-boarding skills. Supports small equipment assemblies with senior level machinist. Beginning exposure to power transmission components. Machines complex parts or assembles precision process equipment up to $50,000. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate's degree or high school diploma + 5 years of relevant work experience Proficient in all manual machining operations (grinding, turning, milling, drilling). Proficient in using precision measuring tools. Demonstrates proficiency in basic hand and power tools. Proficiency in selection and use of various fasteners. Demonstrated math competencies (fractions, decimals, geometry, trigonometry, metrics). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1+ year in machining and/or fabrication Proficiency in SolidWorks and Mastercam ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. 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 surroundingourselves with peoplewho are hungry for what's next. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $50400.00 - $69400.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance. Reasonable Accommodation Request If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link: Accommodations Request.