Maintenance Engineer-2nd Shift- Papillion, NE

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Omaha, NE

1d•$82,500 - $115,500•Onsite

About The Position

Hormel Foods is hiring a Maintenance Engineer at Papillion Foods in Papillion, Nebraska. This position is on the second shift, starting at 1:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend coverage. The Maintenance Engineer makes maintenance-management decisions, develops knowledge of equipment and manufacturing processes, and provides technical and engineering advice to improve facility performance. The role trains and supervises skilled tradespeople, oversees equipment and process changes, and coordinates maintenance work, preventive maintenance, vendors, and contract work. It also involves equipment troubleshooting and installation, energy monitoring, safety and security of the facility, administrative duties, and communication with plant management. The position requires at least three years of maintenance engineering experience and a bachelor's degree in a specified engineering or technology field or a related field. Hormel offers a competitive base salary, bonus, annual merit reviews, and benefits. The stated base pay range is $82,500 to $115,500 per year. The posting says applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship for a work visa, now or in the future.

Requirements

At least 3 years of maintenance engineering experience.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
Innovative, with good technical and mechanical knowledge and excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

Responsibilities

Make departmental decisions regarding maintenance management.
Develop an understanding of equipment and manufacturing processes.
Train and supervise mechanics, electricians, plumbers, and other skilled trades.
Provide technical and engineering advice to improve facility performance.
Use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Use CAD to gather information and design custom equipment alterations.
Select vendors for equipment purchases.
Troubleshoot mechanical processes.
Install and start up new equipment and processes.
Develop ideas to reduce costs.
Supervise equipment design changes.
Monitor and control energy use.
Research alteration requests and provide justification.
Negotiate and oversee contract work.
Authorize, delegate, and follow up on maintenance work orders; schedule preventive maintenance for equipment.
Ensure the safety and security of the physical plant and facilities.
Verify and complete administrative work.
Communicate department projects with plant management.