Job Description

Pay Range: $30.00+ with years of experience/ $1.00 Shift Different for working on 2nd Shift

Shift: 2nd Shift, 2:00pm-10:30pm M-F with weekends as scheduled

Benefits Information:

Papillion Foods, LLC benefits packages include a comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, flex spending account, 401(k) with company matching, pay-for-performance bonuses, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off and holiday pay, and educational assistance. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently perform mechanical repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance on production, packaging, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues using established diagnostic processes.
• Perform equipment adjustments, component replacements, and minor modifications to restore proper operation.
• Execute preventative maintenance tasks and accurately document findings and follow‑up actions in the CMMS system.
• Support maintenance job scoping activities by participating in field walk‑downs, evaluating equipment condition, identifying required labor, materials, tooling, and safety controls, and providing technical input to aid accurate job planning.
• Utilize condition monitoring and diagnostic tools—including vibration analysis, ultrasonic testing, infrared/thermal imaging, oil analysis interpretation, and visual inspection—to identify developing equipment issues and support proactive maintenance decisions.
• Perform precision maintenance tasks such as alignment, balancing, torque verification, calibration, clearance measurement, and proper installation techniques to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.
• Identify emerging reliability issues and escalate complex problems appropriately.
• Support equipment improvements and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve safety.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, operations, utilities, controls, and engineering teams.
• Follow all safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including lockout/tagout and PPE usage.
• Provide guidance and on‑the‑job support to Maintenance Trainees as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Minimum of 1 year of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical repairs, inspections, and basic troubleshooting independently.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to read maintenance documentation, schematics, and work orders.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 pounds; twisting, bending, kneeling, and crawling on top of or under equipment; working in hot and cold environments; operating aerial lifts; using ladders; and working at heights.

Preferred Requirements:

• Two‑year technical degree or equivalent advanced industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing, packaging, or continuous-process environments.
• Exposure to CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs.

Questions about the application process?

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 531-239-3620

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.