Algona Plant Mechanic Trainee- Nights
Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Algona, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Algona plant has an opening for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with opportunities for overtime. Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facility located in Algona, IA, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package. The incumbent's primary role is tear down/set up, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all plant equipment with minimal supervision. Experience with electrical, industrial mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics is preferred. The incumbent would be supplied uniforms and must supply their own tools.
Requirements
- Previous experience with mechanical work in an industrial manufacturing facility- preferring meat processing.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong pattern of initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task emergency and planned events.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to use a computer and learn the various software programs required for the position.
- Ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in wide range of temperatures (-10 degrees F to 100 degrees F)
- Ability to use powered equipment i.e. forklifts, hi-lifts ect.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electrical, industrial mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics is preferred.
- Previous experience with Refrigeration equipment, boilers, compressors, HVAC, fire suppression system, and water treatment equipment a plus.
Responsibilities
- Apply industrial maintenance skills and knowledge to install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant processing equipment.
- Monitor and record system performance, and make adjustments to assure the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment.
- Perform the necessary preventative and predictive maintenance programs relating to the plant equipment.
- Assist in the recommendation, development, and implementation of system modifications to improve equipment operations and provide for attainment of plant and department goals.
- Utilize the Asset Management System (EAM).
- Provide training as needed for less skilled maintenance personnel as it relates to the plant’s equipment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance plan
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental and vision plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Pension plan
- Employee assistance and wellness plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Profit sharing
- Educational assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
