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Maintenance Technician

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Maintenance Technician

General Job Description: Maintain and troubleshoot all production line equipment associated within the Department to prevent and/or correct mechanical and electrical breakdowns. Cross train on all lines in department/area of responsibility. Analyze equipment failures & recommend/implement corrective action for focused department. Have knowledge of and capable of performing special technical skill (e.g. basic electrical troubleshooting, basic PLC skills, machining, welding tasks, gas trane). Lead efforts to develop component list for rebuild kits, assemblies & standby equipment for focused department. Participate in project meetings for area of responsibility. Troubleshoot, modify existing programs, and write new programs for existing and new PLC's. Understand control loops, industrial networks & transformers. Lead efforts to develop / enhance PM's & troubleshooting guides as assigned by Supervisor for focused department. Coordinate w/ mechanics, other Technicians, & line personnel across shifts maintenance efforts on assigned equipment. Utilize the EAM system to document activities and to enter time daily. Assist in development of spare parts requirements and min/max levels. Develop and maintain a good working relationship with Engineering & Maintenance, Supervisors, TLs and line operators on all shifts. Assist supervision in the identification of operator skill gaps and provide possible solutions. Support plant high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in plant productivity programs. Comply and actively participate in all safety and environmental policies, procedures and programs. Comply with all quality program requirements including HACCP and GMPs. Perform area housekeeping duties. Perform all tasks as assigned by supervisor. Benefits & Compensation Overview: Medical

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Dental

Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier Vision - VSP 401K

Empower Retirement (HSA) Health Savings Account

Wex Health Inc. Additional Benefits: Paid Time Off Inspired Pathways

Team members' children will be eligible to receive free two-year community or technical college tuition Tuition Reimbursement

Team members will have the opportunity for financial assistance for pre-approved college courses that are job-related or lead to job-related degrees Short-Term disability and long-term disability

Team members will be eligible for a company-provided weekly benefit in the event they are unable to work due to a nonwork related injury of illness. Life Insurance - Company-paid life insurance is provided for team members and their children. AD&D

Company-paid coverage will be available form team members as well as options to purchase additional coverage. Adoption Assistance Program

Team members will be eligible for company-paid assistance for adoption of children. Employee Assistance Program

Access to immediate and confidential support for team members and their immediate family members. Employee Stock Purchase Program

Team members will have the opportunity to purchase Hormel Foods Corporation common stock at market value through systematic payroll deductions. SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

This is an opportunity for team members to work with an outside company to refinance and consolidate student loans at a discounted rate. Legal Services

Members can purchase access to legal services. Pet Insurance

Members will have the option to purchase medical and wellness plans for pets. Accident and Injury Coverage

Members can purchase additional accident and injury coverage. Critical Illness Coverage

Members can purchase additional coverage for catastrophic illnesses. Access to our company store where you can buy Hormel products at a discount! On-site Credit Union Plant & Community Overview: Plant Overview: Union Facility producing Planters Peanut Products Peanuts became a popular snack food thanks to an Italian immigrant named Amedeo Obici. In 1906, Obici and his future brother-in-law, Marion Peruzzi formed the Planters Nut and Chocolate Company. Obici served as President of Planters until his death in 1947. The business he had started as a small fruit and nut stand had become the largest and most diversified peanut-processing company in the world. Planters has been in Suffolk, VA for over 100 years. Auto req ID: 433971BR Minimum Education Required: High School/GED Job Category: Maintenance Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 3 years relative Maintenance Related experience. Background in industrial, mechanical, computer systems. Must be willing to upgrade skills in areas where skills are not at the required level. Background in industrial electrical maintenance is preferred. Must have the ability to communicate technical information so as to improve the skills of the plant technicians. Must have a working knowledge of electrical installation and construction. Must have a high degree of competency in the application of both AC/DC motor drives, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics systems. Must have the ability and initiative to lead and participate in plant problem solving teams. Must have knowledge of or be willing and able to train in Maintenance Systems, computer skills, lubricants and lubricating systems, and new technologies in predictive maintenance. Must be able to apply problem-solving techniques, communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, and plan effectively. Will be required to pass job qualification criteria for position that includes, but is not limited to, mechanical knowledge, customer survey and shop equipment. Must be willing to train self and others in problem solving/troubleshooting of electronic/electrical circuitries. Must meet pre-qualification criteria, including testing. Must have and maintain a good attendance record. Must be able to communicate effectively. City: Suffolk State: Virginia Job Code: _Maintenance _Maintenance Company: Hormel Foods