Associate Maintenance TechMaintenance Technician Faribault Plant

Description

Associate Maintenance Technician/ Maintenance Technician - Jennie-O

Faribault MN

Starting Pay: $22.00 - $38.00 per hour
Multiple Shifts Available!

At Hormel Foods your pay is based on your experience technical skills qualifications and local market conditions. The hiring range for this position is $22.00 to $38.00 per hour with opportunities for pay progression performance incentives and career advancement.

Join a team where your technical skills make a direct impact on production food safety and operational excellence. We are seeking motivated maintenance professionals who enjoy troubleshooting problem-solving and working with advanced industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What Youll Do

As a Maintenance Technician you will help ensure the reliability and efficiency of plant equipment by performing preventative maintenance troubleshooting issues and completing repairs across multiple systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform electrical troubleshooting repairs and preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Diagnose calibrate maintain and repair electromechanical and state-of-the-art automated equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics diagrams and technical documentation.
• Adhere to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and plant safety regulations.
• Complete preventative maintenance (PM) activities on assigned equipment and systems.
• Assist maintenance team members with work orders and scheduled maintenance projects.
• Perform bench scale maintenance and repair activities.
• Support electrical mechanical boiler/refrigeration wastewater treatment and utility systems as needed.
• Participate in the facility Emergency Response Team when required.
• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What Were Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of electrical maintenance industrial maintenance or related technical experience .
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems independently.
• Experience using multimeters diagnostic tools and electronic testing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics diagrams and wiring layouts.
• General understanding of plant electrical distribution power systems and utility infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds or more as needed.

Why Join Jennie-O/Hormel Foods

Competitive Compensation

• Starting pay between $22.00 and $38.00 per hour
• Regular pay progression opportunities
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Profit-sharing programs

Outstanding Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance after just 30 days
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellness Programs
  

Hormel Foods offers a unique benefit that helps employees build generational success:

FREE two-year community or technical college tuition for eligible children of employees.

Career Growth

• Paid training and skill development
• Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technology
• Opportunities to advance into higher-level maintenance technical specialist supervisory and leadership roles
• Long-term career stability with a respected industry leader

Location

Jennie-O - Faribault Minnesota

Position Available: Immediate Opening

Work Authorization Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Sponsorship for employment visas is not available for this position now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hormel Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin pregnancy veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

At Jennie-O we celebrate diversity and foster a culture of support belonging and respect. We believe our differences make us stronger and are committed to creating opportunities for everyone to succeed.

Build your career with a company known for stability growth and investing in its people. Apply today and become part of the Jennie-O team in Faribault Minnesota.

Required Experience:

IC