Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer – Austin, MNHormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.Responsibilities:Makes departmental decisions regarding maintenance (maintenance management)Develops an understanding of the equipment and manufacturing processesTrains and supervises mechanics, electricians, plumbers and other skilled tradesOffers sound technical and engineering advice for facilities performance improvementUtilizes a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)Uses CAD to gather information and design custom alterations to equipmentSelects vendors for equipment purchasesTroubleshoots mechanical processesInstalls and starts-up new equipment and processesDevelops creative ideas to cut costsSupervises equipment design changesMonitors and controls energy useResearches alteration requests and provides justificationNegotiates and oversees contract workAuthorizes, delegates and follows-up with maintenance work-orders, schedules preventive maintenance for equipmentEnsures safety and security of physical plant and facilitiesVerifies and completes administrative workCommunicates department projects with plant managementQualifications:A minimum of 3 years of Maintenance Engineering experience.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, or a related field.Innovative, have good technical and mechanical knowledge, and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skillsAbility to move to another shift every 12-18 monthsApplicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.Must be at least 18 years or older.Austin, MN2 Openings:2nd Shift 1:30pm start time. Monday through Friday with some weekends required.3-4-4-3 shift - 5:30pm to 5:30am - typically work a repeating cycle of 3 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off including weekend coverage* Shift rotation every 12-18 monthsHormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, anal merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k) immediate eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.The base pay range for this position $82,500 to $115,500 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location.Advancement:Maintenance Engineering is often the stepping stone to corporate engineering, project engineering, design engineering, or plant management.Additional opportunities may exist in different departments, facilities, or subsidiariesHormel Foods' "promote-from-within" philosophy rewards outstanding performanceHormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey!