Maintenance Engineer-Hormel Foods (Austin, MN) at Hormel Foods

DescriptionMaintenance Engineer Austin MNShift Hours: Annual shift rotation between 1st 2nd and 3rdTo save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.Hormel Foods CorporationABOUT HORMEL FOODS Inspired People. Inspired Food.Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands includePlanters SkippySPAMHormelNatural Choice Applegate Justins Wholly HormelBlack Label Columbus Jennie-Oand 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 Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worlds Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement Inspired People. Inspired Food. to bring some of the worlds most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information visit.Apply best practices in maintenance and operations and actively support continuous reliability improvement to optimize physical assets as well as guide and direct a staff of skilled maintenance technicians.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.Bachelors 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 skillsApplicants 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.LOCATION:Austin MNBENEFITS:Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus target incentive discretionary annual merit increase annual performance review medical dental vision non-contributory pension profit sharing 401(k) stock purchase plan paid personal time off (PTO) FREE two-year community or technical college tuition for children of employees relocation assistance and more. On-the-job training certifications and opportunities to expand skill sets.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 performanceThe base pay range for this position $82500to $115500per 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.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! Learn more about our progress here: 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. Key Skills Presentation Skills,Hotel Experience,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,Maintenance,Painting,ERP Systems,Programmable Logic Controllers,Power Tools,Manufacturing,Troubleshooting Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 82500 - 115500