HFC - Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Beloit, WI

1d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Hormel Foods has an opening for a Industrial Maintenance Mechanic. Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facility located in Beloit, Wisconsin, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package. Vacancies are typically on 2nd or 3rd shift with opportunities for overtime. Willingness to work on either shift and weekends is required. Specific schedules will be discussed during the interview process. The Beloit plant specializes in the production of Chili, Hash, Tamales and Salsa products.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
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.
Ability to stand in one spot on a work stand or at a work station except during breaks and lunches.
Ability to perform repetitive hand & wrist motion throughout a shift.
Ability to frequently lift/push/pull 50+lbs as required throughout the course of a shift.
Ability to frequently twist and bend the body as necessary to perform job related tasks.
Ability to kneel/squat/climb as necessary to complete job related tasks.
Ability to frequently perform grasping & pinching motions to complete job related tasks.
Candidates will complete a maintenance assessment during the interview process.
Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting).
Ability to utilize product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
Ability to utilize schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).
Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).
Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics).

Nice To Haves

Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).
Experience with compressors/ammonia systems (e.g., refrigeration systems).
Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).
Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).
Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.).
Experience with SERVO (e.g., intelligent/robotics motors, in-coders, etc.).

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on all production equipment, buildings, and grounds.
Use knowledge and skill to produce equipment and modify existing equipment to meet the needs of the production teams.
Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned lines.
Change line for package changeovers.
Perform the necessary work with a minimum of direct supervision to identify and solve problems.
Use communication skills to keep Supervisors, Maintenance Engineers and fellow team members informed of their progress.
Work independently under limited supervision (self-management).
Performs other tasks as assigned by management.
Follow food safety procedures in accordance with the food safety policies of Hormel Foods.