Associate Maintenance Tech/Maintenance Technician - Faribault Plant

Faribault, MN

At Hormel Foods, your pay is based on your experience, technical skills, qualifications, and local market conditions. The hiring range for this position is $22.00 to $38.00 per hour, with opportunities for pay progression, performance incentives, and career advancement.

Join a team where your technical skills make a direct impact on production, food safety, and operational excellence. We are seeking motivated maintenance professionals who enjoy troubleshooting, problem-solving, and working with advanced industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will help ensure the reliability and efficiency of plant equipment by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and completing repairs across multiple systems.

Key responsibilities include:

Perform electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment.

Diagnose, calibrate, maintain, and repair electromechanical and state-of-the-art automated equipment.

Read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.

Adhere to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and plant safety regulations.

Complete preventative maintenance (PM) activities on assigned equipment and systems.

Assist maintenance team members with work orders and scheduled maintenance projects.

Perform bench scale maintenance and repair activities.

Support electrical, mechanical, boiler/refrigeration, wastewater treatment, and utility systems as needed.

Participate in the facility Emergency Response Team when required.

Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

At least 1 year of electrical maintenance, industrial maintenance, or related technical experience.

Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems independently.

Experience using multimeters, diagnostic tools, and electronic testing equipment.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and wiring layouts.

General understanding of plant electrical distribution, power systems, and utility infrastructure.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work independently and efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on safety.

Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds or more as needed.

Starting pay between $22.00 and $38.00 per hour

Regular pay progression opportunities

Annual merit increase opportunities

Profit-sharing programs

Eligible employees may receive:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance after just 30 days

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellness Programs

Hormel Foods offers a unique benefit that helps employees build generational success:

FREE two-year community or technical college tuition for eligible children of employees.

Paid training and skill development

Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technology

Opportunities to advance into higher-level maintenance, technical specialist, supervisory, and leadership roles

Long-term career stability with a respected industry leader

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Sponsorship for employment visas is not available for this position now or in the future.

Hormel Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

At Jennie-O, we celebrate diversity and foster a culture of support, belonging, and respect. We believe our differences make us stronger and are committed to creating opportunities for everyone to succeed.

Build your career with a company known for stability, growth, and investing in its people. Apply today and become part of the Jennie-O team in Faribault, Minnesota.