Associate Maintenance Tech/Maintenance Technician - Faribault Plant
Hormel Foods
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- Location
- Faribault, MN
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 4 days ago
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About the company
Hormel Foods
Consumer goods · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- 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.
- 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.
- Starting pay between $22.00 and $38.00 per hour
- Regular pay progression opportunities
- Annual merit increase opportunities
- Profit-sharing programs
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Key skills
TroubleshootingElectrical equipmentIndustrial equipmentPreventative maintenance
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Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working with electrical and industrial equipment? As a Maintenance Technician at Jennie-O, you'll perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on state-of-the-art production systems while gaining valuable skills and career growth opportunities in a stable manufacturing environment.