Maintenance Engineer  – Wichita, KS

Opening: Shift 2p-midnight with shift rotation every 12-18 months.  Some weekends

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

Hormel Foods Corporation

ABOUT 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 include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, 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. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com.

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 management

QUALIFICATIONS: 

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 monthsMust be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United StatesApplicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

LOCATION: Wichita, KS

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual 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.

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 performance

The base pay range for this position $75,000 to $113,000 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. 

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: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.