|General Mills Training
General Mills employees are eligible to enroll for the following classes. Please make sure you have approval from your supervisor to attend class. Minimum number of students to run a class is 4, maximum number is 15.

Manufacturing Training


Hydraulics I
Date: 10/5, 10/7, 10/12, 10/14/21
Time: 7:00am – 9:00am EASTERN
Fee: Contact CTS for details

Course Description


An introductory course in fluid power fundamentals providing a study of system components including pumps, cylinders, valves, and plumbing. Included is an introduction to hydraulic circuit analysis including symbols. This course in fluid power fundamentals with an emphasis on system operation and maintenance. Approximately 50% of the class time will be spent operating various hydraulic circuits using the hydraulic software and developing troubleshooting skills.
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Troubleshooting for Mechanics
Date: 10/19, 10/21, 10/26, 10/28/21
Time: 7:00am – 9:00am EASTERN
Fee: Contact CTS for details

Course Description


An introductory course covering the basic concepts of troubleshooting. The course will focus on using a systematic approach and team concept in identifying and solving problems encountered in the workplace. This course will show the basic concepts of troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Pneumatics I
Date: 10/20, 10/22, 10/27, 10/29/21 or 11/16, 11/18, 11/23, 11/30/21
Time: 7:00am – 9:00am EASTERN
Fee: Contact CTS for details

Course Description


This is an introductory course on the basic principals of pneumatics. Students do not need any special level of science or math to take this course, as the instructor will present this material in applied terms. The emphasis on this course is to give the student the knowledge to understand pneumatic components and systems and to be able to test and troubleshoot individual components, circuits or entire systems. This course will cover the identification and operation of pneumatic components as well as pneumatic blue prints. Pneumatic blue prints and Pneumatic Simulation Software will be used to demonstrate and explain all pneumatic components, circuits and principals.

Maintenance Failure Analysis
Date: 11/2, 11/4, 11/9, 11/11/21
Time: 7:00am – 9:00am EASTERN
Fee: Contact CTS for details

Course Description


This course will teach students how to study problems and failures and general procedures for failure analysis: Students will learn about collection of data and samples, preliminary examination, non-destructive inspection, mechanical testing, selection and preservation of fracture surfaces, fracture classification, identifying fatigue failures, factors affecting fatigue life, stages of fatigue fracture, fatigue cracking, contact fatigue wear failures, abrasive wear, adhesive wear, role of friction, lubricated wear, lubricant failures, non lubricated wear, examination of worn parts, effect of wear rates, corrosion failures, types of corrosion, atmospheric corrosion, corrective and preventative measures, stress corrosion cracking. Students will also learn how to put failure analysis procedures in typical troubleshooting procedures. Failure of motors, pumps and other mechanical systems will also be covered

Pneumatics II
Date: 11/3, 11/5, 11/10, 11/12/21
Time: 7:00am – 9:00am EASTERN
Fee: Contact CTS for details

Course Description


This is the second course in the sequence on pneumatics. You should have taken the Level 1 Course or have a basic level of pneumatic skills or have worked in the field on pneumatic systems. Each student should have a basic understanding of pneumatic principles, components, symbols and understand how to read a basic pneumatic blue print. This course will explain the operation of electrical controlled and pilot controlled pneumatic components as well as manifold valves, and sequence valves. Complete pneumatic circuits will be used to demonstrate the interface between PLCs, electrical controls and pneumatic systems. Students will learn how to analyze and troubleshoot electrical and pilot controlled pneumatic systems. Pneumatic blue prints and Pneumatic Simulation Software will be used to demonstrate and explain all electrical controls, pneumatic components, circuits and principals.

Computer Applications


Excel Logical and Lookup Functions
Date:10/13
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Fee: $40

Course Description


In this webinar you will learn more about Excel’s functions to work with data. You will learn to name ranges of cells to help with navigation and aid formulas that reference large tables. Then dive into functions that allow for branching and retrieving data to add power to your spreadsheets.

Excel Streamlining work with Macros
Date:11/3
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Fee: $40

Course Description


Excel macros can help you streamline your work both tasks that take many steps as well as those that are repetitive. In this course you will learn about the structure of macros and how to use the macro recorder to begin building your own. Then you will dig deeper into Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and learn how to edit and write macros with this language.

Getting Started with Microsoft Teams
Date:11/17
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Fee: $40

Course Description


Learn how to schedule meetings, create functional teams and integration between Teams and the rest of Microsoft Office in this interactive webinar.

Excel Power Query
Date:12/1
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Fee: $40

Course Description


Excel Power Query is a tool that helps you to query data from a data source to prepare it for use as information. The queried data can be used by Power Pivot, pivot tables and in a spreadsheet. Learn how to query databases and web sources in this webinar.

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|F.A.Q.
How do we arrange for training?
Training is now set up directly at the plant level. Our training coordinator will work with you to develop the ideal training solution. Topics can include computer applications, mechanical/maintenance and safety. You may sign up for public offered classes on this webpage.
How is training delivered?
For virtual classrooms we are able to use Microsoft Teams, GoToWebinar or Zoom. Arrangements can also be made for in person training.
How much does the training cost?
Computer application webinars are $35/person. Other training costs vary by topic and length. Contact our Training Coordinator for details.
How do we fund the training?
Training can be paid by PO. You will set up a PO in your system and we will invoice against that monthly.
What credit cards do you accept?
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard and Visa.
What if I get into class and it isn’t the right class for me?
Let the instructor know before/at the first break. You can then transfer your registration to another upcoming class.
Deadline to withdraw from the class?
Two business days prior to class start date. If you do not withdraw by the withdrawal date you may be charged for the class.
What if there are not enough students for the class to run?
Registrations will be confirmed 2 business days prior to class start date.
I want a class I don’t see offered
Contact Tami Norris, tnorris@northweststate.edu or 419-267-1497.