Job Description

Job description

Seeking innovators, problem solvers, decision makers. A job today could be a career tomorrow. 

Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift (8pm to 5am)

 Varies, Monday – Friday & weekends when needed. Salary based on experience, pay range based on experience/training. 

1. Service all plant equipment through preventive, scheduled and emergency repair work orders.

2. Diagnose and perform repairs and calibrations on electromechanical and solid state-of-the-art equipment.

3. Assist other team members in completing work orders/task per maintenance schedule.

4. May be part of the Emergency Response team.

5. Adhere to all NEC code regulations accordingly.

6. Perform other duties assigned by Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks in an efficient manner. 

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues as well as read schematics in various departments. 

• May be required to lift more than 40 lbs. at times.

• Has general understanding how chemicals work

• Ability to read/write/communicate in English. 

• Work experience pertaining refrigeration system

• Ability to use multimeters and electronic test equipment, read schematics and diagrams. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 2-year associate degree in an Maintenance related field

• Certifications and/or Registered license in Mechanical field

Position available: Immediately at Jennie-O Plant Melrose, MN. 

What will you receive: 

• Competitive Pay with pay increases 

• You will be trained in all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role 

• Relocation Assistance Program to eligible applicants 

• Extraordinary Benefit package including health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, PTO, Profit Sharing program, continuing education and much more. Retirement Saving Plan- Eligible immediately, Traditional or Roth contributions available. Company Match 50% on first 2% of salary deferred.  Vesting 3 years.  Pension Plan Contribution is 4.5% of your annual salary and vesting period is 3 years. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment! 

• Advancement opportunities • Employment with a solid employer - People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available. 

Hormel 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.

• Applicants 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 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)